Pinkies out when saying “Iced London Tea Fog Latte,” with a slight British accent (my accent is not great, although I pretend it is). However, this tea latte is loads better than my accent! In fact, it’s “Scrummy!” British slang for delicious (although I imagine it being a fun abbreviation for “scrumptious”).
The “London Fog”
What is the “fog” part? Besides just sounding cool in the title, it is actually a term for frothed milk in a drink. And in this case the “London” part will be Earl Grey tea. Let’s be real, when it came to tea, Earl Grey was never my go to. After having this latte, I LOVE this tea, I even got my boyfriend hooked on it. He goes, “Can I have some more of that one tea?” Then I go (even though I already know which one he’s talking about), “Which one?” After him trying to explain it for a minute or two (this is just for my pure entertainment and cause it’s cute listening to him trying to remember), I’ll go, “Oh the Earl Grey one?” “Yes, that one!”
Autopha-what?
Not saying this tea will be life changing for you, but I just want to share the joy this tea latte brings. Maybe you are just in search for a new tea drink like I was. Oh, did I mention there are health benefits? Not only does tea provide antioxidants, the bergamot in Earl Grey, which gives it the characteristic flavor, helps promote autophagy in our bodies. That means getting rid of the “zombie” cells that no longer function, while helping create healthy new cells. So when looking for Earl Grey, look for bergamot oil in the ingredients (not bergamot flavor).
The quality of tea will always contribute to the flavor and quality of any drinks you make at home. So I recommend finding some good quality tea you like. There are lots of great affordable teas out there, so no need to break the bank!
What You Will Need for this London Tea Latte
- Earl Grey tea – made with bergamot oil
- Choice of milk substitute – I prefer unsweetened vanilla almond milk for this
- Monk fruit sweetener – I used Lakanto’s Classic monk fruit sweetener
- Vanilla extract – vanilla pairs deliciously well with Earl Grey tea
First, brew the tea. If making this and iced tea fog latte, you will need to double the amount of tea (bags) used. Tea brewed for iced drinks need to be made stronger since ice dilutes the tea. After steeping the tea, you can follow instructions on the tea you’ve bought. I like to let it steep twice as long than what the box says to. Feel free to place the tea in the fridge to use for an iced latte the next day with ice or use ice to have some right away.
I recommend making monk fruit simple syrups right when it will be used (otherwise it can crystallize). All you need is (filtered) water, monk fruit sweetener (Lakanto classic) and vanilla extract. Bring the water and monk fruit to a boil over medium, remove from heat and add the vanilla. Add the syrup to the already brewed tea and store in the fridge.
Have your tea in your favorite tumbler, trust me, an extra large tumbler is a good idea 😉 pour the choice milk substitute. Add ice and stir together. If you have a milk frother and want to take the extra step, cold froth your choice milk before adding (almond milk and oat milk are milk substitutes that froth best). It is not necessary to froth the milk as it will be just as delicious! But if you want that little extra extra, it will only make it better.
The London Fuzhou Tea Fog Latte
To make the London Fuzhou Tea Fog Latte, brew half Earl Grey tea with half Jasmine Green tea. My bestie, Alli and her family make their Earl Grey tea this way and the flavor is wonderful. I’m so grateful they have shared this with me! On days you want some hot tea, I recommend this blend of teas as is. When making the iced tea and you want to mix it up from the London tea fog, I recommend adding some Fuzhou (jasmine green tea) flair! I thought I would have some fun with the name as jasmine green tea originated from China. Fuzhou is the area in China most recognized for their jasmine green teas.
Pinkies out and start sipping, or in my boyfriend’s case, gulping down in two seconds. He also thinks this drink should be renamed “Tea Crack.” Yes, this was him paying a compliment. And as much as I love him to add his little memos, I cannot drink this with my pinky out while calling it “tea crack” haha. So enjoy the London Tea Fog latte and have a lovely day mates! 🙂
Iced London Tea Fog Latte
in a Few Easy Steps
Course: Beverages, Keto, Paleo, Vegan4
servings5
minutes25
minutesAn Earl Grey tea with a monk fruit vanilla simply syrup and almond milk. This makes a delicious iced tea drink anytime of the year!
Ingredients
- Earl Grey Tea Latte
6 tea bags Earl Grey tea
8 cups water (filtered)
4 cups almond milk
- Vanilla Simple Syrup
3/4 cup monk fruit sweetener (Lakanto Classic)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups water (filtered)
Directions
- Earl Grey Tea Latte
- Brew the tea by bringing all 8 cups of filtered water to a boil, remove from heat and let the tea steep. For iced tea, multiply each tea bag by 3 minutes (so 18-20 minutes for 6 tea bags) as the tea needs to be strong. Feel free to steep longer or add another tea bag.
- Let the tea cool while making the simple syrup.
- Vanilla Simple Syrup
- Add the monk fruit sweetener and filtered water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once it begins to boil, remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Stir syrup into the ready brewed tea. Add milk and ice when ready to serve. Store in the fridge.
- When serving, I recommend a 4:1 ratio of tea to milk. For one serving, serve 2 cups of tea with 1/4 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Add more or less to your preference. Add some ice cubes and enjoy!
Notes
- London Fuzhou Tea Fog Latte: brew half Jasmine Green tea bags with half Earl Grey tea bags for a delicious variation.
- Bergamot Oil: Look for bergamot oil, not bergamot flavor in the ingredients of your Earl Grey Tea for a better tasting tea with the benefits of autophagy!
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