London Fog Latte with Lavender Simple Syrup
Sweet, creamy, and blended with Earl Grey tea, this London fog latte is a tasty twist on a black tea latte. My version adds in soothing brown sugar lavender simple syrup for a very special essence & flavor.
Servings: 1
Calories: 80kcal
Ingredients
Lavender Simple Syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar I prefer brown sugar, but granulated and turbinado also work
- 2 fresh lavender stems stem removed
- ½ tsp vanilla extract optional
Earl Grey London Fog Latte
- 1 earl grey teabag
- 1 tbsp lavender simple syrup
- ⅓ cup non-dairy milk heated (oat milk recipe here)
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
Lavender Simple Syrup
- Add 1/4 cup turbinado + 1/4 cup water to a sauce pan. Turn to medium heat and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat, add the two lavender flowers and vanilla extract, and let steep for 30 minutes. Keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Earl Grey Latte
- Bring 3/4 cup of water to boil.
- Steep the tea in the water. If making a hot latte, heat the milk over low heat without bringing it to a boil. If making an iced latte, no need to heat it. Then continue using one of the following methods:
Metal Whisk
- Add the milk or non-dairy milk to the tea and whisk until frothy in a “W” or “M” shaped pattern. Pour over ice if you prefer an iced latte. Sweeten with the lavender simple syrup.
Blender
- Add the milk or non-dairy milk and steeped tea to a high-speed blender. Run the blender for one minute until you have a smooth frothy liquid. Pour over ice if you prefer an iced latte. Sweeten with the lavender simple syrup.
Frother
- Add the milk or non-dairy milk and the steeped tea to the glass. Use your frother to froth the mixture. (You will do this directly in the glass/mug if using a hand held frother.) If making an iced latte, add ice after. Sweeten with the lavender simple syrup.
Steamer or Espresso Machine
- Steam the milk using your steamer or espresso machine. Add the milk or non-dairy milk over the steeped tea. Pour over ice and give it a stir if you prefer an iced latte. Sweeten with the lavender simple syrup.
Jar
- Add the milk or non-dairy milk and the steeped tea to a jar. Seal, and shake until well mixed and frothy. If you prefer an iced latte, add the ice before shaking. This method works great as an iced latte, since the solid ice tends to help shake it up well. Sweeten with the lavender simple syrup.
Notes
You can skip the blender/frother/steamer and just add the milk to the steeped tea.
You can use regular lavender simple syrup, too, by purchasing it or making it with cane or granulated sugar, instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg
