Creamy Brown Sugar Oat Milk London Fog
A cozy and creamy tea latte made with Earl Grey tea, homemade brown sugar syrup, and frothy oat milk. Perfect for chilly mornings or casual get-togethers, this easy recipe delivers a rich, soothing flavor with a natural sweetness and velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 cup (240 ml) water for brewing tea
- 1 cup (240 ml) oat milk (barista-style preferred)
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water for brown sugar syrup
- Optional: pinch of ground cinnamon or a few drops of almond extract
Instructions
- Make the Brown Sugar Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup water. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let it simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Brew the Tea: In another small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep 2 Earl Grey tea bags for 4-5 minutes, depending on desired strength. Remove tea bags, squeezing gently to extract flavor.
- Heat and Froth Oat Milk: Warm 1 cup oat milk on the stove or microwave until hot but not boiling (about 140°F/60°C). Use a milk frother or whisk vigorously until frothy and creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Pour brewed tea into your mug, then stir in about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the brown sugar syrup—or more if you prefer sweeter. Top with the frothed oat milk, holding back some foam to spoon on top for presentation.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or a light dusting of finely ground nutmeg on the foam for an aromatic touch.
Notes
If syrup thickens too much after cooling, warm gently before mixing. Don’t over-steep the tea to avoid bitterness. Use fresh oat milk and heat gently to avoid scalding. Syrup can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week. For frothing without a frother, shake heated oat milk in a sealed jar or whisk vigorously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1.5
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