How to Make a Barista-Style London Fog (Without the $6 Price Tag)

You don’t need a fancy espresso machine to make the perfect London Fog—you just need the right tea. We’re breaking down the secret to getting that café-quality foam and vanilla-lavender flavor at home (without the café price tag). Your mug, your rules.

How to Make a Barista-Style London Fog (Without the $6 Price Tag)

Let’s be honest: paying six dollars for a tea latte hurts a little bit. We love our local baristas, but the London Fog—that frothy, vanilla-scented, cozy cloud of a drink—is shockingly easy to master at home.

The secret isn't a fancy syrup; it's the tea. By using London Haze, you get real lavender buds, creamy vanilla, and bergamot infused right into the leaf. It does the heavy lifting for you.

A close-up photograph of a creamy, foamy Lavender London Fog latte in a clear glass mug on a rustic wooden table, topped with dried lavender buds. In the background are small bowls of tea and lavender, a wooden spoon, and a linen napkin. A text overlay at the top reads "Barista-Style Lavender London Fog" and "Cozy • Creamy • Ready in 5 Minutes".
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Why You’ll Love This London Fog

  • Barista-quality foam without the price tag
  • Real lavender and vanilla notes (no sugary syrups needed)
  • Comforting, creamy, and high-caffeine
  • Perfect for rainy days or "soft reboot" mornings
Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 large mug
Vibe: Cozy • Spa Day • Focus

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp London Haze – Lavender Earl Grey Tea
  • 4–6 oz boiling water (212°F)
  • 4–6 oz milk of choice (Oat milk is best for frothing!)
  • 1 tsp honey or vanilla syrup (optional)
  • Dried lavender buds, for garnish

Method

  1. The Concentrate: Steep 1 tsp of London Haze tea in 4–6 oz of boiling water for 5 minutes. We want a strong brew to stand up to the milk.
  2. The Froth: While steeping, warm your milk (stove or microwave). Use a frother, whisk, or shake it in a mason jar until it creates a thick, creamy foam.
  3. The Sweetener: Remove tea leaves. Stir in honey or sweetener if desired.
  4. The Pour: Pour the warm milk over the tea, using a spoon to hold back the foam, then dollop the thick foam on top at the end.
  5. The Garnish: Sprinkle with dried lavender and enjoy immediately.
Tips & Swaps
  • Oat Milk Wins: Oat milk adds a natural creaminess that pairs perfectly with the lavender.
  • Mason Jar Hack: No frother? Put warm milk in a jar, screw the lid on tight, and shake it like a polaroid picture.
  • Iced Option: Steep the tea with less water, pour over ice, and top with cold frothed milk.

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