![]() Since I started exploring food photography four years ago, I have met several local ceramic artists who produce beautiful pieces by hand. This leads me into the second half of the post title – supporting local makers. So, even though this recipe has the extra steps of making the vanilla-cardamom simple syrup and frothing the milk, I consider them to be part of the calming process. Even the simple act of stirring in milk and sugar can be therapeutic. There is something soothing about watching the curls of steam rising when I pour the hot water into the mug and seeing the tea slowly infuse into the water. ![]() When I need to sit and think, I make a cup of tea. When I need to slow down, I make a cup of tea. ![]() When I need to reset, I make a cup of tea. However, let’s get back to talking about making tea.įor me, making a cup of tea is a form of therapy. Thus, the really long name of London Fog Tea Latte with Vanilla-Cardamom Simple Syrup. I had considered naming this the Bedouin Fog but considering there really isn’t fog in the desert, I didn’t think anyone would get it but me. I decided to add cardamom after drinking a lot of cardamom infused tea on our recent trip to Egypt and Jordan and loving the flavor it added. The typical London Fog is made with earl grey tea, vanilla, and steamed milk. First, here’s a recipe for an earl grey tea latte (also known as the London Fog). It won’t be foamy but it’ll still be delicious.With the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to post a recipe that provides a little calm but also give you some food for thought before all the craziness kicks into full swing next week. If you don’t have a frother, heat up milk on the stovetop.Lavender buds can taste pretty strong, so try not to add too much at once if it’s your first time using lavender.You can simply froth your milk or just add the milk directly to the tea if you prefer. ![]() You can add a pinch of brown sugar for a deeper sweet flavor, as the molasses will give you some caramel notes.Top with foam and additional lavender buds if desired.To a heat-safe cup, add the lavender syrup or sweetener of your choice along with the vanilla extract.Meanwhile, use a milk steamer to steam your milk. Let it steep for 2 to 3 minutes, depending on how strong you’d like the latte to be. In a heat-safe measuring cup or cup, steep the earl grey tea with the lavender buds.milk - you can use any type of milk you prefer.If you do not want to purchase or make lavender syrup, you can use vanilla syrup, honey, or maple syrup to sweeten the drink. lavender syrup - I use a homemade lavender syrup, but you can also use store-bought lavender syrup.vanilla - I recommend using real vanilla extract and not artificial extract for the best flavor.I’m quite lucky that there are a ton of lavender farms in Ontario, and I purchased mine at this shop in Dundas. ![]() lavender - make sure to get culinary-grade lavender.I recommend using good-quality tea as some tea bags do not use whole tea leaves but use small broken leaves and tea dust. earl grey tea -you can use loose leaf or a bag.It’s a flavorful tea latte that can be enjoyed throughout the day.It’s warm, cozy, and perfect for a cold day.It’s super easy to make! If you don’t make a milk frother, you can simply heat up milk on the stovetop.It is SO good! Why You’ll Love This Recipe I love a good london fog latte, but do you know what makes it taste even better? Lavender! This recipe combines a traditional london fog drink but amps up the lavender notes in the earl grey tea by adding some lavender buds to the drink and using homemade lavender syrup. A cozy tea latte, this Lavender London Fog drink is so easy to make at home! Earl Grey tea combined with lavender, syrup, vanilla, and steamy milk, this floral, creamy latte will warm you from the inside out. ![]()
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