A "London Fog" drink is an Earl Grey milk tea sweetened with vanilla extract. Earl Grey tea is a black tea with notes of citrus and bergamot.
This recipe is very easy to make, simply prepare the tea, mix and enjoy.
This recipe is very easy to make, simply prepare the tea, mix and enjoy.
What you need
Earl Grey tea bags
Sweetened condensed milk (this ingredient transforms an Earl Grey into a sweet latte. It replaces the need to add sugar and milk.)
Portable milk frother
Optional: whipped cream for drinks in seconds.
Sweetened condensed milk (this ingredient transforms an Earl Grey into a sweet latte. It replaces the need to add sugar and milk.)
Portable milk frother
Optional: whipped cream for drinks in seconds.
The steps:
Brew some tea
Make a whipped cream topping
Mix
Assemble
Make a whipped cream topping
Mix
Assemble
Make tea
Bring the water to a boil, then turn off the heat. If using an electric kettle with a temperature setting, set it to 190°F (75°C). Use filtered water whenever possible. Steep the tea for 5 minutes, then discard the tea bags.
Make the whipped cream
Whip the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl using a milk frother. In a few seconds, the cream will double in volume and you're done! Set aside
Mix
Mix the ice, tea, vanilla extract and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
Assemble the drink
Pour the whipped cream topping into the tea. Serve with a straw and drink immediately.
Some tips
Use filtered water to prepare tea and ice cubes. Always use a blender when making frappuccinos.
