London fog (drink) explained

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

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

The basic ingredients of a London fog are Earl Grey tea, vanilla flavoring, raw honey (optional), lavender (also optional), and milk of choice.

Variants

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.^[5]

See also

• List of Canadian inventions and discoveries
• Canadian cuisine

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2023-06-01 . What Is A London Fog? . 2023-06-03 . sprudge.com . en-US.
2. Web site: London Fog. 24 October 2017. Twining and Company Limited. 27 February 2019.
3. Web site: The London Fog was Invented in Vancouver and we Spoke to the Woman who Invented It. 12 March 2021. Vancouver is Awesome. 27 August 2021.
4. Web site: Drink Review: London Fog Tea Latte. Horizons: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. 15 January 2018. subscription.
5. Web site: How to Make a London Fog Earl Grey Latte. 2015-02-23. Tasting Table. 2020-02-07.