My favorite blend of tea is Earl Grey. Long before Captain Jean-Luc Picard made "Earl Grey, hot." popular. Earl Grey is black tea and flavored with Bergamot orange. I like it in the afternoon or evening. A fancier cup of tea than the regular blend.
My friend, Langley, from BC, Canada told me of a fancy beverage with Earl Grey called a London Fog.
Brew and steep a cup of Earl Grey.
Add sweetener of your choice and a splash of Vanilla extract. (To cut down on my sugar intake, I've been using liquid Stevia. I found the brand Truvia with a splash of vanilla in it.)
Add some frothy milk. The Eldest got me addicted to Half n Half in my tea. I don't own a frother so I just shake the Half n Half carton and pour it all frothy into my tea. Purrfect.
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That looks like an interesting beverage, but I would never drink it! I grew up with London fog - the real stuff - and it was awful! Happy T day, stay safe, Valerie
ReplyDeleteFrom across the Pond, London Fog sounds exotic.
Deletegood morning, your tea sounds delicious
ReplyDeleteHappy T(ea) day
It is. 😊
DeleteI like Earl Grey tea. I especially love Lady Grey tea (with lemon). But I have not heard of a London Fog and that sounds really nice. I am going to have to try that because it sounds like a good drink for these days when it is dark at 5. Happy T day. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThe vanilla makes it one of those warm, comforting drinks for colder weather.
DeleteFabulous, Earl Grey is a staple tea over here in the UK, my friend always drinks it! I wasn't sure about adding the frothy milk to tea though ...lol 😀. Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteI know when it comes to brewing tea we do things backasswards. You add milk to tea before. We add it after. It works 😺
DeleteThat´s a funny name for a tea.
ReplyDeleteBut... I love fog (as long as I don´t have to drive in it).
Funny, yes. Delicious yes. Driving in it? Definitely no
DeleteWe were Earl Grey drinkers before it was cool, too. We don't keep milk except for non-fat dry milk, and something tells me that would be nearly so good lol
ReplyDeleteYou could also use the non-frigerated half n half cups. they keep for about 6 mos. without refrigeration.
DeleteI'll look for those, thx! Also, we ordered a Levoit air purifier and expect it tomorrow. Thanks for the recommendation. Living healthy, one expensive appliance at a time lol
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DeleteYum
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DeleteOh this does sound like a really nice treat! Thanks for sharing, and happy T day!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome
DeleteThis looks and sounds delicious! Happy T-Day!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite comfort drinks when the weather turns cold
DeleteWe just bought a new Keurig machine with a built in frother....now I'm addicted to mocha lattes! Enjoy your London Fog! :D
ReplyDeletethe Eldest would love that new Keurig!
DeleteI'm not a tea drinker, but your recipe is interesting. I think vanilla makes just about everything taste (and smell) better.
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day! Stay safe and stay well. Hugs, Eileen
I think vanilla is one of the nicest scents
DeleteI hardly drink tea anymore , only Kombucha years ago when I use to grow the Mushroom. Love the name London Fog for the tea. But I really love the cup and saucer. very pretty. What you add to the tea sounds good.
ReplyDeleteThe saucer is really a coaster to keep my grandma's doily from getting soiled.
DeleteIt reminds me of when people "pour" acrylic inks on a canvas or other surface and the design appears. Beautiful coaster. (How sweet you have your grandma's doily). I have nothing from either gramma as I never met them. I do have photos though. They were beautiful.
DeleteThat sounds interesting. I have Earl Grey but I have never put vanilla in it or added frothy milk. I will try it one day.
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
I really enjoy Earl Grey this way.
DeleteI've had Earl Grey before, but never had it with half and half. I have also just shaken my half and half to get froth before. Great minds and all. Thanks for sharing this with us for T this Tuesday, CJ.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds, indeed. 😊
DeleteI love Lady Earl Grey but it is so hard to find.
ReplyDeleteI see it all the time at 2 of the grocery stores where we shop.
DeleteOoh. That does sound good.
ReplyDeleteIt's comforting
DeleteFunny that you should mention a London Fog. I just stumbled upon that the other day in one of my FB tea groups. Sounds delicious. I may have to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea Day,
Kate
I think you'll like it a lot.
DeleteLovely - Just Lovely - Sure Hope The Scenery Matched The Flavors
ReplyDeleteCheers
Yup, a perfect evening at home.
DeleteWhat a lovely teacup and place setting! Earl Grey sounds wonderful. My favorite tea these days is Lemon Zinger.
ReplyDeleteThe teacup is from a set my mother gave me when I was first married. They were a gift to her from a friend of hers. She gave them to me because she wanted to make sure I had nice cups for coffee and tea when she visited. 😺
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