Smoked London Fog, with a Lavender & Vanilla Bean Honey Syrup

There’s nothing quite like a Lavender London Fog to make tea time feel special. This recipe takes the beloved Earl Grey latte to the next level with a homemade lavender and vanilla bean honey syrup and a touch of smoky flair. The subtle floral notes blend perfectly with the robust tea and creamy, frothy milk, creating a drink that’s equal parts indulgent and soothing. Whether you’re cozying up on a chilly day or treating yourself to something extra, this latte is pure comfort in a cup.

As I ease into 2025 and in the middle of dry January, I’m looking for my sip fix in any way that I can. I knew I wanted to do something with Lavender this week. Our new house has this lavender bush that is popping off, so I needed to put it to good use. Also anyone have any gardening tips for me?

Drum roll please… 🥁

Lavender & Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup

Not to say that this is the star of the show, but it really really is. It add such a nice layer of sweetness for the London Fog that I think it needs. I also opted to use honey as my sugar instead of white granulated because again, I think the rich honey flavors play such a nice role in the drink! So here’s the recipe for the syrup that we’ll use for our London fog. Oh! and I want to note, I made a half amount of this syrup. So, feel free to bump this up to a full cup if you’re going to want to use more of this throughout the week!

Smoked Lavender & Vanilla Bean London Fog

Time to make: 15 minutes minutes

The Lavender London Fog is your new cozy companion. Earl Grey tea meets lavender-vanilla honey syrup and warm, frothy milk for a drink that’s as calming as it is elegant. Trying to cut your coffee craving? This might do the trick!

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Servings 1 London Fog

Equipment

• 1 Milk Frother
• 1 Tea Kettle
• Hot Toddy Mugs

Ingredients

• 2 Earl Grey Tea Bags I like it strong
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 3/4 oz lavender and vanilla bean honey syrup
• 2-3 oz Warm-frothed whole milk or milk alternative of choice to top (I don’t want to put an amount because everyone’s milk preference is different!)
• Optional Dried Lavender

Lavender Vanilla Bean Honey Syrup

• 1/2 cup honey, a Clover honey works nice here!
• 2-3 sprigs fresh lavender
• 1/2 vanilla bean split in two, and split down the middle to expose seeds
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

• Start by making your syrup, see below.
• Once that’s ready, add water to your kettle and turn it on.
• While your kettle is heating up, smoke your mug on a heat-safe
• board by using a match to light your mound of dried lavender.
• Smoke the glass for about a minute or two before adding your two tea bags.
• Fill with your hot water about 3/4 of the way full.
• Let steep for at least 3-5 minutes before removing the tea bags.
• Add in your honey syrup to the warm tea.
• Top with your warm frothed milk of choice!

Lavender Vanilla Bean Honey Syrup

• Add all ingredients to a saucepan and place on medium heat.
• Stir until the honey has incorporated with the water to create that syrup-like consistency.
• Let simmer for 5-6 minutes.
• Remove the lavender sprigs from the pot at this point if you want to avoid an overbearing lavender flavor, some are more sensitive than others!
• Let cool & strain.
• Store in the fridge for 2-4 weeks!

Xoxo, cheers!