London Fog Drink (Earl Grey Tea Latte)

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Make London Fog at home with this easy and decadent recipe.

Prep Time3

Steep Time5

Total Time8

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings (8 ounces)

Author: Jee Choe, Certified Tea Sommelier

Boil water on the stovetop or use an electric kettle with a temperature setting (water set to 208°F).
Use filtered water for a better tasting tea.
Combine tea, lavender, and hot water in a teapot. Cover teapot and steep for 5 minutes.
Strain solids and stir in sugar and vanilla extract. Pour tea into 2 cups.
Heat milk and froth using a French press or a handheld milk frother.
Heat milk on the stovetop by simmering on low then turning off the heat. Keep careful watch to make sure the milk doesn't come to a boil. Stir occasionally.
If using the French press, fill the French press no more than halfway with milk. You want to leave room since the milk will double in volume.
If using the handheld milk frother, whisk for about a minute until it increases in volume.
Pour frothed milk into the cups with tea.
Optional: Garnish with lavender.

You can take out the dried lavender if you wish since the drink is still delicious without it.
Always use food-grade lavender.
To microwave the milk, heat 30 seconds at a time in a microwave-safe cup.
Make sure to hold down the lid of the French press so that you don’t make a mess when pumping.
Add vanilla extract last since you don’t want it to cook down and evaporate. The flavor will be weaker if it's hot for too long.
You can use white sugar if you don't have any brown sugar, but the brown sugar adds a richer sweetness due to the molasses.