London Fog

Sep 24, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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London Fog in a ceramic mug on an oak bar

A comforting hot latte made with Earl Grey tea, steamed milk, and vanilla syrup for a fragrant, creamy beverage.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Cooling 5 min

Total 10 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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2.0Earl Grey tea bags
4.0 fl oz (120.0 ml)hot water
6.0 fl oz (180.0 ml)whole milk
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Steep the Earl Grey tea bags in hot water at about 2006F (936C) for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and stir in the vanilla extract.
Steam the whole milk until it is about 1606F (716C) and frothy.
Pour the steamed milk into the tea and stir gently.
Serve immediately.

Tips

Use vanilla syrup if you want a sweeter drink. For a dairy-free version, substitute the whole milk with almond or oat milk.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make london fog?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep, plus 5 min to steep or chill. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make london fog ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.

A comforting hot latte made with Earl Grey tea, steamed milk, and vanilla syrup for a fragrant, creamy beverage.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

126 Calories / serving

6.1g Fat

9.5g Carbs

5.9g Protein

10.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~126 cal · 6g fat · 10g carbs · 6g protein · 10g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 126 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 24 min·1.4 mi·~2800 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 17 min·0.9 mi·~1700 steps
Moderate cycling 13 min·2.6 mi
Swimming laps 18 min
Jogging 12 min·1.0 mi·~1900 steps
Stair climbing 12 min·~1100 steps
Dancing 20 min
Bodyweight circuit training 13 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 29 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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