What do you think of when you think of London? I think of drizzly mornings, quaint bookshops, foggy days, busy sidewalks, grey skies, and afternoon teas. London Fog is a hot tea latte traditionally made with Earl Grey tea. Grab a book, make a cup (or a pot), and be transported to London. This comforting tea embodies all of the above mentioned characteristics of London. Try it and see!

I’m a bit of a pluviophile (one who loves rain or rainy days). Maybe it’s the hygge feelings rainy days evoke. Hygge is a Scandinavian, or Danish, word meaning “cozy.” Or, at least that’s about the closest English definition. Trust me, though, a good London Fog is definitely hyggelit!

Okay, let’s make it! Here’s a step by step pictorial recipe:

Fill your favorite tea kettle with cool, filtered water, and bring to just boiling. Since we all know that a watched pot never boils, prepare your tea cups and/or teapot while you’re waiting.

For this recipe, I am making a two cup pot of tea. This is an already flavored London Fog blend by Harney and Sons. Many thanks to my dear friend, Evangeline, for gifting me this lovely tea! Usually, you can start with your favorite Earl Grey blend and add 1/2 teaspoon of dried lavender buds. Since this blend already includes lavender, I’m omitting that step. You want to have a strong tea base, so you’ll double the strength you’d normally make your tea. Put 2 teaspoons tea (or 2 tea bags) per cup. For my two teacup pot, I’m putting in 4 teaspoons. Do you like my Ukrainian teaspoon? I love it! It’s a treasure. If your water isn’t boiling yet, go ahead and put your choice of sweetener to taste in each cup. I’d usually use raw honey, but since we’re out, I’m using organic sugar.

By now, your tea kettle should be whistling! Fill your teapot until the loose tea is covered. Cover with lid and steep. While the tea is steeping, steam milk. You can use whole milk or any nut milk. Heat about 1 cup of milk until just before it boils. You should notice a foam layer on top. Stir the milk to keep from scorching.

When the milk is done, you can use a milk frother or tea whisk to froth your milk. Pictured here is a tea whisk, but I prefer no froth, so I’m skipping this step. You may also add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla to the milk.

Pour the steeped tea in your pretty teacups until they are 1/2-3/4 filled. Add the steamed milk until teacups are full.

Let the London Fog cool slightly, then prepare to be delighted! Enjoy!

Comment below or send me a teacup emoji if you enjoyed London Fog. XOXO, Lalia