Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte

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I had my first taste of a Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte when a friend and I went to Starbucks and ordered a London Fog but they were out of earl grey tea! The barista asked if we wanted to try a Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte, we did and absolutely fell in love with it! However, it can get pricey ordering this drink out all the time, so I was determined to create mine at home and did so at a fraction of the cost!

While it sounds like it would be complicated, it is probably one of the easiest drinks to make. Three ingredients: English Breakfast Tea, Vanilla syrup, and frothed milk.

Because you are adding about 1/2 cup of frothed milk (I use plant-based milk), you need to make the tea a bit stronger, therefore you should use 2 tea bags or 2 tsp of loose leaf tea and steep the tea for 5 minutes. That being said, some people like a bit of a lighter taste, so if that is you I would recommend steeping 1 tea bag.

The vanilla syrup not only sweetens the tea latte but it also adds a touch of flavor. I use one tablespoon in this recipe, but feel free to adjust to your liking.

How to make a Royal English Breakfast tea latte

Step 1

To make 1 serving: With 3/4 cup boiled hot water, steep the tea for 5 minutes. Then remove tea bags.

Step 2

Add vanilla syrup to the steeped tea.

Step 3

Froth the milk using an electric whisk/frother or regular whisk.

I like to warm my milk first and then I use an electric frother for about 5-10 seconds. If you don’t have one, no worries, use a whisk and beat the milk until desired texture.

Step 4

Make yourself comfy, drink and Enjoy!

Substitutions

English Breakfast Tea – If you do not have English breakfast tea on hand, you can use any black tea. Or, if you have Earl Grey tea, you can turn this into a London Fog Tea Latte by simply substituting with earl grey tea.

Vanilla Syrup – Don’t have the vanilla syrup, then you can easily substitute with 1/4-1/2 tsp of vanilla extract (start with 1/4 tsp and add additional if desired) and 1 tbsp of simple syrup (liquid sugar) or other liquid sweeteners such as agave, or monk fruit. To make simple syrup – heat and whisk 1 part granulated sugar and 1 part water in small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. I typically make 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water – and store in an airtight container up to 3-4 weeks in the fridge. That way I always have some on hand for other recipes.

Milk – any milk will do. I use either soy or almond milk. But you can substitute with whatever you have in the fridge. Dairy or non-dairy.