London Fog (beverage)

For the cocktail, see London Fog (cocktail). For other uses, see London fog.

London Fog is the name of a drink which originated in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, although the creator remains unknown, among several claims. One such claim is from the Island Coffeehouse in Langley, Washington, a non-profit student run organization, where it was originally made with Peppermint Tea in 2006. However, patrons of Starbucks in Calgary, Alberta have asked for this decadent drink since the winter of 2004. It is common in Washington and Oregon, as well as in the neighboring lower mainland of British Columbia and Alberta, Canada.

The "London Fog" was recently the subject of an investigation on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's afternoon show . "Freestyle (radio program)."

Recipe

• 16 oz of milk. (2% or whole)
• 1 shot of vanilla syrup per 16 oz of milk
• 1 bag of Earl Grey Tea

How To Make

Step 1: Brew a small amount of Earl Grey tea. (Add AbOUT 1/2 cup of boiling water to your mug with the tea bag in it.) You are making Earl Grey tea concentrate. Let steep for 2-4 minutes to achieve optimum flavour.

Step 2: Heat up Milk. Preferably you have access to a steamer, or you might be able to ask your local barista for help.

Step 3: Add the vanilla syrup. (adjust according to taste)

London Fog Variations

Manchester Fog

Steamed Soy milk with a sugar free vanilla syrup in Earl Grey tea.

Seattle Fog

Soy misto (1/2 water, 1/2 soy, steamed) with 2 pumps of Vanilla syrup and one pump of Hazelnut syrup, in 2 bags of Earl Grey Tea. Also known as the "No Wang's Special".

Sweet Treat London Fog

A sweet, simple, tea-less version of a cold London Fog, which is best served in a punch bowl, consists of chilled ginger ale and copious amounts of either lime sherbet or orange sherbet. As the sherbet melts, it gives the drink a foggy appearance.