London Fog Drink (Earl Grey Tea Latte)
Make London Fog at home with this simple and tasty recipe.
INGREDIENTS
- ¾ cup water
- 2 teaspoons earl grey loose tea or 1 tea sachet or 1 tea bag
- ¼ teaspoon dried lavender + extra for garnish
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk (any kind)
INSTRUCTIONS
MAKE TEA
- Boil water.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 buds, and hot water in a teapot.
- Cover teapot and steep for 5 minutes.
FROTH MILK
- Heat milk.Heat milk on the stovetop by simmering on low until it gets hot. Keep careful watch to make sure the milk doesn't come to a boil. Stir occasionally.
- Pour hot milk into a French press.
- Pump French press plunger until milk doubles in volume.Move the plunger up and down to pump air into the milk.
ASSEMBLE DRINK
- Strain tea leaves and pour tea into a cup.
- Stir in sugar and vanilla extract.
- Pour frothed milk from the French press into cup with tea.Optional: Garnish with dried lavender buds.
EQUIPMENT
NOTES
- You can take out the dried lavender if you wish -- the drink is still delicious without it.
- I used loose Earl Grey tea but you can easily swap it with a tea sachet.
NUTRITION
Calories: 154 | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 242mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Calcium: 207mg
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