Easy Lavender London Fog Latte (Better Than a Coffee Shop)
Updated: Jul 24
The cozy afternoon drink that reminds me to slow down.
Recipe #20 of The 100 Recipe Project
As much as I love coffee, I’ve always been more of a tea drinker.
The caffeine feels steadier to me somehow. Calmer, softer, less likely to send me into that slightly jittery “why did I do this to myself?” feeling a few hours later.
But I still love the ritual of a latte.
The warmth.
The frothy milk.
The feeling of taking a pause in the middle of the day.
For a long time, I experimented with recreating that same comforting café feeling using tea instead of espresso, which is how I originally started making lavender London Fogs at home.
Then while visiting family in Washington, D.C., at Melike's work, I ordered a London Fog at the café, and it reminded me how much I love them.
There’s something about the combination of black tea, vanilla, lavender, and steamed milk that feels both cozy and slightly elevated at the same time.
Like the kind of drink you make when you want the afternoon to slow down a little.
Why This Lavender London Fog Latte Works
A London Fog is traditionally made with Earl Grey tea, steamed milk, and vanilla syrup.
This version adds culinary lavender, which gives it a subtle floral note without tasting overly sweet or perfumey.
The result feels:
creamy,
calming,
lightly floral,
and comforting without being heavy.
☕From My Coffee Nook
This little corner of our kitchen is where nearly every morning begins. Whether I'm steaming milk for a London Fog, brewing coffee before the boys wake up, or trying a new seasonal drink, these are the mugs, tools, and everyday favorites I reach for again and again
☕ Espresso Machine: The espresso machine that makes creamy lattes, London Fogs, and coffee shop mornings at home possible.
🥛 Milk Frothing Pitcher: Perfect for steaming and pouring silky milk with beautiful foam.
🫖 Electric Tea Kettle: For quickly heating water to the perfect temperature for Earl Grey and herbal teas.
🌿 Fine Mesh Strainer: Essential for straining the culinary lavender after it infuses the milk.
🤍 Favorite White Latte Mug: The mug you'll see in almost every cozy drink recipe on My Franklin Kitchen.
🍯 Glass Syrup Bottle: I keep homemade syrups and honey beautifully displayed and ready to use.
🥄 Gold Measuring Spoons: One of those little kitchen luxuries that makes baking and drink-making feel special.
🧺 Linen Kitchen Towels: Simple, neutral linens that I use every day for styling and serving.
Perfect for slow afternoons, reading, rainy mornings, or replacing that second coffee.
Notes
Oat milk works especially well in a lavender london fog latte.
You can make lavender honey ahead of time for an even deeper flavor.
If you prefer less floral flavor, reduce the lavender slightly.
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🌿 Complete the Moment
Make a Lavender London Fog on a quiet morning, during an afternoon pause, or whenever you want something a little more special than an ordinary cup of tea. I love carrying mine out to the porch while it is still warm, letting the Earl Grey steep into the softly floral milk, and enjoying a few peaceful minutes before the day picks up again.
Lavender London Fog pairs well with:
Some recipes feel tied to big moments.
Others are simply small rituals that make ordinary afternoons feel a little softer.
This one is definitely the second kind. I love to drink this in my porch rocking chairs while I wait for Kai and Case to get home on the bus.
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Recipe #20 of The 100 Recipe Project.
From my Franklin Kitchen,
Alexis
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