London Fog Latte (Starbucks Copycat)

Ingredient Notes

Don’t get me wrong, it can certainly be fun to just grab a London Fog at Starbucks. However, once you see how easy and delicious they are to make at home your drive-thru visits will drastically decline!

To make a London Fog you’ll need:

• Earl Grey Tea Bag – This black tea is made with bergamot, giving this London Fog Drink notes of citrus fruits.
• Vanilla Simple Syrup – You can also replace this with vanilla extract if you’re watching your calories. Or just prefer a less sweet drink.
• Hot Water – For steeping the teabag.
• Milk – I use whole milk in this latte recipe but feel free to use your preferred kind of milk. Almond milk, oat milk, and even coconut milk would all work as a dairy replacement.

Feel free to garnish with a sprinkle of dried lavender if you wish. Or make a Dublin Fog using Irish Breakfast Tea.

With the weather warming up you can easily turn this hot beverage into an iced one! All by using the same ingredients!

How To Make A London Fog Tea Drink

1. Add the vanilla simple syrup and earl grey tea bag to a mug.
2. Heat water to simmering and then add it to the mug to allow the tea bag to steep. Afterward, remove the teabag and discard it.
3. Steam the milk and pour it into the mug of hot tea, holding back the foam with a spoon. Then spoon the foam onto the top of the latte.

Iced London Fog Drink Variation

1. Steep the tea, then remove and discard the teabag.
2. Pour the hot tea into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously.
3. Strain the tea over fresh ice.
4. Add the simple syrup and cold milk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Earl Grey and London Fog The Same Thing?

An Earl Grey Tea Latte and this London Fog both consist of earl grey tea, frothed/steamed milk, and sweetener. However, the main difference between the two is that a London Fog has vanilla flavoring in it whereas an Earl Grey Latte does not.

What’s The Difference Between A Milk Frother And A Milk Steamer?

A milk frother creates large bubbles in the milk making it light, airy, and foamy. Whereas a milk steamer heats the milk while altering its texture to create a finer foam. The steamed foam generally lasts longer than that of a hand frother.

I much prefer steam-frothed milk over hand-frothed. We have the Breville Barista Express and love it!

How Do I Sweeten This Latte Up A Bit?

To sweeten the drink up just add more vanilla simple syrup to your desired level of sweetness. If you find you prefer a less sweet drink you can also add less to taste as well.

What Should I Do If I Don’t Have A Wand Steamer?

No worries at all, you can just warm the milk on the stovetop. Then just use a handheld frother to froth the milk. We have this frother and it works really well!

Is There A Different Sweetener I Could use In This Latte?

You could swap the vanilla simple syrup out for plain Simple Syrup, honey, or even maple syrup. Swapping sweeteners will alter the final taste of the drink but I’m sure it’ll still be super tasty! That being said, once the vanilla element is removed, this would no longer be considered a London Fog Drink.

Starbucks copycat recipes like this London Fog Latte are some of my favorite recipes to make at home! Here are more great Starbucks copycat recipes you’ll love just as much!

• Medicine Ball Tea – The popular soothing drink that’s made right at home in just 5 minutes!
• Cranberry Bliss Bars – Two dozen bars covered in a cream cheese frosting, drizzled with white chocolate, and studded with chewy cranberries!
• Cookie Butter Latte – This sweet, creamy Starbucks Secret Menu item took TikTok by storm!
• Banana Bread – Tender, moist bread that’s loaded with crunchy walnuts!
• Pink Drink – Everyone’s favorite fruity drink made at home using coconut milk, acai berry tea, and freeze-dried strawberries!
• Java Chip Frappuccino – This frozen treat gives you the best of both worlds, coffee, and rich chocolate!

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