Curl up with a rich, velvety London Fog latte during this cold weather season. With Earl Grey tea and topped with a rich frothed cream, this London Fog latte will be your new favorite hot beverage.

a woman in a blue sweater with hands around a mug of London Fog latte

If you love the flavors of London Fog shortbread cookies, also known as Early Grey shortbread cookies, you’ll love this London Fog latte. This latte is a hot tea beverage, meaning it doesn’t contain any coffee. Instead, it’s hot brewed Earl Grey tea topped with a frothed heavy cream that makes the most deliciously rich latte.

London Fog Ingredients

2 Earl Grey tea bags
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 tsp. sugar
Vanilla sugar – optional

How to make a London Fog

Using two mugs, place one Earl Grey tea bag inside each mug. Bring water to a boil, then pour into the mugs over the tea bags, leaving a little bit of room for the cream at the top, and let them steep for at least five minutes.
While the tea is steeping, add the heavy cream and vanilla to a saucepan and heat over medium-low until hot – do not boil. When hot, add the sugar and whisk to combine then remove from heat.
Transfer the hot cream to a 2-cup measuring cup or pitcher – you want room to allow it to froth but you also want it in a tighter space than the saucepan, so this is why you’ll transfer it. Using a milk frother, froth the cream until it’s thick and foamy.
Remove the tea bags from the mugs and pour the frothed cream over the hot tea. Top with vanilla sugar, brown sugar, or coconut sugar and serve immediately.

Recipe FAQs

What does a London Fog latte taste like?

A London Fog tastes like Earl Grey tea, but is sweeter because of the sweetened cream on top. There’s also a hint of vanilla as well. If you’ve never tried Earl Grey tea, it’s a black tea that has its own unique flavor. You may want to try Earl Grey before making a London Fog.

Is a London Fog latte healthy?

While the Early Grey tea itself contains very few calories, the heavy cream on top is going to increase the calorie content. As always, I encourage you to review the nutritional information below and make your own decision.

Is Earl Grey tea caffeinated?

Yes, Earl Grey tea is a black tea that does contain caffeine.

Do I have to use heavy cream?

I tested this recipe using both heavy cream and whole milk. While the whole milk would still work, you will not get as thick cream as you would with the heavy cream. Any milk such as 2% or skim would not produce a thick frothed cream for the top. You could try full-fat canned coconut milk for a dairy-free London Fog.

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Enjoy these other hot beverages

Bone Broth Turmeric Latte – a savory hot beverage drink
Paleo Hot Chocolate – a rich dairy-free hot chocolate
Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Tea – a healthy hot beverage
Turmeric Maca Golden Milk – serve warm or cold

London Fog Latte

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Curl up with a rich, velvety London Fog latte during this cold weather season. With Earl Grey tea and topped with a rich frothed cream, this London Fog latte will be your new favorite hot beverage.

Ingredients

2 Earl Grey tea bags
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 tsp. sugar
Vanilla sugar - optional

Instructions

Using two mugs, place one Earl Grey tea bag inside each mug. Bring 16 oz. of water to a boil, then pour into the mugs over the tea bags, leaving a little bit of room for the cream at the top, and let them steep for at least five minutes.
While the tea is steeping, add the heavy cream and vanilla to a saucepan and heat over medium-low until hot - do not boil. When hot, add the sugar and whisk to combine then remove from heat.
Transfer the hot cream to a 2-cup measuring cup or pitcher - you want room to allow it to froth, but you also want it in a tighter space than the saucepan, so this is why you'll transfer it — using a milk frother, froth the cream until it's thick and foamy.
Remove the tea bags from the mugs and pour the frothed cream over the hot tea. Top with vanilla sugar, brown sugar, or coconut sugar and serve immediately.

Notes

I tested this recipe using both heavy cream and whole milk. While the whole milk would still work, you will not get as thick cream as you would with the heavy cream. Any milk, such as 2% or skim, would not produce a thick frothed cream for the top. You could try full-fat canned coconut milk for a dairy-free London Fog.
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Jennifer

Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.