This Homemade London Fog or Earl Grey Vanilla Tea Latte is a simply delicious and popular coffee shop drink that’s so easy to make at home! And it calls for real, healthy ingredients – it’s low in fat, can be made dairy-free, and it’s free of refined sugars!
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**I originally posted this recipe in November 2015. I’m re-sharing it today with updated photos and a new tutorial video, but this amazing recipe hasn’t changed a bit. Why mess with perfection!?** I hardly ever drink coffee. I know, that’s probably hard to believe since I’m a work-at-home mom of two kids AND a missionary wife (not a lot of sleep happening over here!!), but I just never got into it and now I can barely choke down a latte without feeling like I’ve eaten rocks for a few days afterward. Tea on the other hand…well, that’s a totally different story. Some of my earliest memories are of tea parties with my grandma and I just grew up loving tea with a passion. There’s almost nothing better than a warm cup of tea with milk on a cool day and if I’m at home, you’ll almost always find a mug of tea within my reach.
Better than Starbucks London Fog
A few years ago I was introduced to the idea of a tea latte – strong tea brewed with milk and other added flavours. After my first Earl Grey Tea Latte (London Fog) I was hooked!! But since I don’t enjoy spending $5 or more on one cup (and really, who does??) and I’m not a big fan of all the sugar and chemical sweeteners and flavours in those coffee shop drinks, I was determined to come up with a homemade version that would satisfy. This recipe has only 4 ingredients, it’s so delicious, and if you like tea lattes as much as I do, you’re going to LOVE it!
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How to make a Homemade London Fog
This recipe is so easy! Simply steep the tea, add some honey, and then add the milk to the pot along with the vanilla. Simmer on low for a few minutes, and serve in your favourite mugs!
Can I make a London Fog ahead of time?
It’s a good idea to serve this Earl Grey Vanilla Tea Latte right away while they’re hot off the stove, but you can also portion them out into mason jars and keep them in the fridge for a few days like I do. Just shake well, re-heat and enjoy whenever you need a little pick-me-up or for a busy morning!
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Is a London Fog healthy?
I love creating recipes like this because there’s almost always a way to make a favourite treat healthier at home with natural ingredients. The best thing about this recipe is that you can use whatever milk you like – full fat, skim, or even your favourite dairy-free milk replacement. It’s really up to you!
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I hope you enjoy this London Fog recipe! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite coffee shop treat to make at home? I’d love to know!!
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Earl Grey Vanilla Tea Latte (London Fog)
Skip the drive through and make this simple Earl Grey Vanilla Tea Latte at home!
Recipe: Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags your favourite brand. I like Stash Tea.
- 2 tbsp liquid honey or other vegan honey substitute
- 4 cups milk I use skim or 1% (or other dairy-free version)
- 1 vanilla bean
- vanilla sugar for garnish (optional)
Recipe: Instructions
- Set a medium pot over high heat and add the water. When the water begins to boil, turn the heat to low and add the tea bags. Let the tea steep until it's as dark and strong as possible (about 5-7 minutes).
- While you're waiting for the tea to steep slice open the vanilla bean pod and scrape the seeds out using the back of a paring knife. Set the pod and the seeds aside.
- Remove the tea bags from the pot and stir in the honey until it dissolves.
- Add the milk, the vanilla bean seeds and the whole vanilla bean pod to the pot and stir gently with a spoon until the mixture reaches a simmer. Keep the heat low to prevent the mixture from boiling and to maintain a low simmer. Let the mixture simmer for about 4-5 minutes over low heat, stirring every minute or two.
- Strain the mixture as you pour it into 4 mugs. Some of the vanilla bean seeds will sneak through the strainer but the strainer will catch the big chunks. This will create a beautifully speckled appearance to the latte mixture and the addition of real vanilla bean instead of vanilla extract creates an intense vanilla flavour that's the perfect compliment to the flavour of the Earl Grey. If you can't find vanilla bean pods, feel free to add 2-3 tsp of real vanilla extract instead. The flavour won't be quite as intense, but it will still be delicious!!
- Add some vanilla sugar to the top (if desired) for garnish. Enjoy!
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Earl Grey Vanilla Tea Latte (London Fog)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 118
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 110mg5%
Potassium 382mg11%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 500IU10%
Calcium 303mg30%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
mmm…. where do you get vanilla beans??
Thanks Christine! The best place to get vanilla beans in Canada is Bulk Barn. They usually have them at the cash register 🙂 You can always use real vanilla extract instead of vanilla beans. The flavour is not quite as intense, but it's still delicious! Hope you enjoy!
Target stores carry vanilla beans in the spice isle in the U.S.
If you want awesome vanilla beans or vanilla sugar. The best spices are from Penzeys. Enjoy
I need this immediately! LOL Looks amazing!
Thanks Ashley!! I hope you enjoy it!
i love drinking hot beverages..i always almost order earl grey latte at a cafe so im super excited to see this homemade version. thank you much!!!!
I always order Earl Grey Lattes too! 🙂 I hope you enjoy making your own now!
Yum!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!
I love London Fogs so much, my favorite! Before I go to bed, I like to drink it and I use all these ingredients, plus infuse it with lavender. I suggest infusing it with lavender because it adds such a nice taste! Great for relaxing too, thank you for this recipe!♡
It would be great with lavender! Thanks for the idea!
Thank you for teaching how to make a latte at home! I didn't know the process and this can be used with any tea flavor, I assume. But my favorite tea is Earl Grey!
I'm so glad you enjoyed this post! I hope you give the recipe a try!
I just made this and it was absolutely fantastic! Wonderful recipe! I tried it with a little cinnamon too and it adds a really nice hint of flavor 🙂
That's great! I'm so glad you stopped by to let me know you enjoyed it! Thank you!! 🙂
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment! 🙂
I love earl grey anything and I love that it's so easy to make with few ingredients. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Pam! It sounds like you love it for all the same reasons I do!
I use Sterling Teas loose leaf tea which is sooooo amazing!! If you all have not tried loose leaf teas I suggest it highly. You will not go back to bag teas. 🙂
Thanks for the tip!
this looks good.I can't drink milk so I may try it with almond milk.Hope it works.
Do you think you can somehow make this iced? I've gone to a cafe (Prince Street Cafe) and they serve London Fogs both hot and iced! Iced is so good! I'm just not sure how to approach making it iced. Do you think it'd be best to cool it, put it in the fridge, and then add it to ice?
Looks yummy… off to make some right now, thanks so much for the recipe.
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!
Ooooh! I can't wait to try this! Thanks for adding the WW points!!!
So glad you like this recipe!
I used to work at Starbucks and the way we made it was adding an Earl Grey tea bag to half water, half steamed milk and vanilla syrup. This way sounds delicious though and I'll have to try it
I haven’t tried this yet, but I noticed at the end of the instructions video it all of the sudden shows the top of the tea frothed before the vanilla sugar is sprinkled on top… how did you froth it after straining it and popping it into the mug?
We frothed some milk in a separate mug with one of our favourite kitchen tools https://amzn.to/37YEm8t (affiliate link). We use this trick to make any milk based drink look better! That frother is our best friend for our daily lattes ☺️
Would almond milk work? I'm sensitive to dairy.
Yes, it totally would!
Chrissie Baker;
Hi,I just bought a large London fog tea with vanilla syrup which was my first time drinking this tea and I bought it at second cup in Edmonton,and this tea tasted really
Good.
I just found your website and I am going to copy down your London fog latte recipe and I am going to make it as soon as I can go buy the vanilla beans and pure vanilla extract.I have Earl grey tea bags at home.
Your London fog latte looks really good and I am eager to make it soon.
Can I use decaffeinated Earl grey tea bags to make your London fog latte at home?
Can I use the kcup machine to make your tea?
Kim
Yes, you can use whatever tea you like and whatever sweetener you like as well. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Chrissie ;
Hi,I can’t have honey in your London fog latte tea because I am a diabetic,but I can have agave in the tea that hasn’t bothered my blood sugar.i can still use the vanilla bean and seeds or the vanilla extract in your latte.
Kim
Printing this out ASAP! I love that it can be dairy free if I need it to be! Sounds delish!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!
Love this! It’s a must try for me!
Hope you enjoy it!
This is seriously making me hungry! This looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
Thanks!😊
This is perfect for these chilly days! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!
You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy it!
That looks and sounds really comforting! Love that it is so easy to make!
Thanks!
Hi Chrissie,
I was wondering what the best way to reheat this would be in I stored it in mason jars like you said. Do you have a suggestions?
You can reheat it on the stove, if you have time, or in the microwave 🙂
Wow this is gorgeous! I don’t really like tea but Earl Grey with this creamy vanilla flavor is lovely! Thanks for sharing this recipe…
Thanks so much! 🙂
You can mix so many things in the tea to make the taste of it more distinct as then you can really enjoy it better. I am sure that this will be a really good technique to make it taste better.
Thanks!🙂
As a tea lover from Russia, I can tell you only one thing – thank you. Without stores like David’s Tea here, you have to improvise a lot and this sure help a ton!
Glad you liked it! Thanks 🙂
Great- just love it!
Thank you Sherry!❤️
I needed a delightful cup of something this morning. Here in the mountains of Colorado, we have several forest fires out of control. After walking my dog, poor thing, I settled in to make some English muffins and found your recipe for the Earl Grey tea latte. Just what I needed. It is delicious and very easy to make. Sitting back, remarking on this wonderful tea and enjoying the Lords Word. Nothing better! (except maybe some gentle rain to douse these nasty fires!)
Indeed, sounds like there is nothing better than that. Thanks so much Lynn for taking the time to leave this comment!🙂
This looks SO good!! I love tea and don’t see a lot of recipes using tea.
Thanks for sharing!
Exactly! Thank you for your comment!😊
Absolutely a great cup of tea I put less honey and milk and it was perfect for me. I also whipped it with my immersion blender for a more frothy cuppa of heaven. Can’t wait for my friends to come over and have a cuppa of heaven while we chat and relax. In had London Fog at my favourite Coffee Shop but sure beats paying the big bucks for tea that’s so easy to make. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
You’re welcome Judy! Love your idea for “a more frothy cuppa of heaven”!!
Fantastic!
Thanks Beverly!
I just made it . My kids are loving it so much . Thank you for the recipe
You’re welcome!! Thank you🙂
My girlfriend loves Tea and following your blog helps me learn more about it. I think now, I am starting to be a Tea lover myself.
Nice!!🙂 Thanks Karr!!