London Fog (beverage) - Wikipedia

Tea and steamed milk-based drink

A London fog is a hot tea-based drink that consists of Earl Grey tea, steamed milk, and a sweetener, often vanilla syrup.[1] Earl Grey tea imparts its flavors of black tea and bergamot, a citrus.

History

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Despite its name, it was invented in Vancouver, Canada[2] in the 1990s by Mary Loria. Loria, who was pregnant at the time, frequented Vancouver's Buckwheat Cafe. After inventing the drink, she began ordering the drink at other cafes and recommending it to others. The trend spread. Despite conceiving the drink herself, Loria does not know who created the name.[3] The term "fog" refers to the steamed milk.[4]

Ingredients

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The basic ingredients of a London fog are boiling black tea, preferably Earl Grey tea, vanilla extract, and steamed milk of choice. A teaspoon of raw honey or maple syrup is used to sweeten it.[4] Sometimes, a small amount of cream is poured on top of the drink, topped with sprinkles of cinnamon, nutmeg, or lavender.[5][6]

Variants

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Variations of the London fog involve substituting the tea leaves and using milk alternatives. It is popular in the Pacific Northwest and on Canada's West Coast.[7]

See also

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• List of Canadian inventions and discoveries
• Canadian cuisine

References

[edit] Wikibooks has a book on the topic of: Cookbook:London Fog

1. ^ "What Is A London Fog?". sprudge.com. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
2. ^ "London Fog". Twining and Company Limited. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
3. ^ "The London Fog was Invented in Vancouver and we Spoke to the Woman who Invented It". Vancouver is Awesome. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
4. ^ a b "Drink Review: London Fog Tea Latte". Horizons: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. 15 January 2018.
5. ^ "Iced London Fog Tea Latte with Vanilla Sweet Cream". 19 May 2020.
6. ^ "How to Make a London Fog, A Café Favorite". Naturally Scotland. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
7. ^ "How to Make a London Fog Earl Grey Latte". Tasting Table. 23 February 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2020.

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