Earl Grey's bergamot oil was originally used to mask cheap tea flavors in 1830s London—now it perfectly balances matcha's bitterness.
Earl Grey Matcha London Fog Latte
Indulge in the aromatic delight of our Earl Grey Matcha London Fog Latte! This creamy concoction blends finely ground Earl Grey tea with frothy milk, creating a soothing beverage that's perfect for any time of day. With a hint of vanilla and a sprinkle of lavender, each sip is a cozy escape that will awaken your senses and warm your soul!
Prep
5
min
Cook
5
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
The Story
This caffeinated cultural collision happened when London's tea-obsessed Victorian sensibilities crashed headfirst into Japan's ceremonial matcha tradition in trendy Vancouver coffee shops around 2015—Canadian baristas figured out that Earl Grey's bergamot oil and matcha's umami earthiness create the same flavor tension as a proper British-Japanese diplomatic summit, complete with all the complexity and none of the awkward silences.
Regional Twist
In Tokyo's Shibuya district, they use Earl Grey matcha with ceremonial-grade powder and substitute the vanilla extract for yuzu zest, creating a citrus bomb that's more Japanese than afternoon tea.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) earl grey matcha
- 1 cup (237 ml) milk
- sweetener (to taste)
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- vanilla extract (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Earl Grey matcha by whisking 2 teaspoons with hot water until frothy.
- 2
In a separate container, froth 1 cup of milk with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and sweetener to taste.
- 3
Pour the frothed milk over the prepared Earl Grey matcha and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat water to exactly 175°F for Earl Grey matcha instead of boiling because temperatures above 185°F denature the delicate L-theanine compounds and create bitter catechins.technique175°F
- ✓Use a 1:3 ratio of matcha to water (2 tsp matcha to 6 tsp water) and whisk in a zigzag motion for 30 seconds to create proper foam structure without incorporating excess air bubbles.technique1:3 ratio, 30 seconds
- ✓Steam milk to 140-150°F rather than scalding because milk proteins begin to denature at 160°F, breaking the foam stability and creating a thin, separated texture.timing140-150°F
- ✓Add vanilla extract after steaming the milk because alcohol evaporates at 173°F, and you'll lose 85% of the vanilla's aromatic compounds if added before heating.timing173°F, 85% loss
- ✓Use whole milk with 3.25% fat content because the fat globules are necessary for stable microfoam formation - lower fat milks produce foam that collapses within 2-3 minutes.ingredient3.25% fat content
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Prep
5
min
Cook
5
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Earl Grey's bergamot oil was originally used to mask cheap tea flavors in 1830s London—now it perfectly balances matcha's bitterness.
Earl Grey Matcha London Fog Latte
Indulge in the aromatic delight of our Earl Grey Matcha London Fog Latte! This creamy concoction blends finely ground Earl Grey tea with frothy milk, creating a soothing beverage that's perfect for any time of day. With a hint of vanilla and a sprinkle of lavender, each sip is a cozy escape that will awaken your senses and warm your soul!
The Story
This caffeinated cultural collision happened when London's tea-obsessed Victorian sensibilities crashed headfirst into Japan's ceremonial matcha tradition in trendy Vancouver coffee shops around 2015—Canadian baristas figured out that Earl Grey's bergamot oil and matcha's umami earthiness create the same flavor tension as a proper British-Japanese diplomatic summit, complete with all the complexity and none of the awkward silences.
Regional Twist
In Tokyo's Shibuya district, they use Earl Grey matcha with ceremonial-grade powder and substitute the vanilla extract for yuzu zest, creating a citrus bomb that's more Japanese than afternoon tea.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) earl grey matcha
- 1 cup (237 ml) milk
- sweetener (to taste)
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- vanilla extract (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Earl Grey matcha by whisking 2 teaspoons with hot water until frothy.
- 2
In a separate container, froth 1 cup of milk with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and sweetener to taste.
- 3
Pour the frothed milk over the prepared Earl Grey matcha and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat water to exactly 175°F for Earl Grey matcha instead of boiling because temperatures above 185°F denature the delicate L-theanine compounds and create bitter catechins.technique175°F
- ✓Use a 1:3 ratio of matcha to water (2 tsp matcha to 6 tsp water) and whisk in a zigzag motion for 30 seconds to create proper foam structure without incorporating excess air bubbles.technique1:3 ratio, 30 seconds
- ✓Steam milk to 140-150°F rather than scalding because milk proteins begin to denature at 160°F, breaking the foam stability and creating a thin, separated texture.timing140-150°F
- ✓Add vanilla extract after steaming the milk because alcohol evaporates at 173°F, and you'll lose 85% of the vanilla's aromatic compounds if added before heating.timing173°F, 85% loss
- ✓Use whole milk with 3.25% fat content because the fat globules are necessary for stable microfoam formation - lower fat milks produce foam that collapses within 2-3 minutes.ingredient3.25% fat content