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Use this ridiculously simple homemade lavender syrup recipe to take your London Fog up a notch! This Lavender London Fog recipe is DELISH!

A few months ago, I was at a coffee shop with friends and, on a whim, I ordered a Lavender London Fog. I’ve loved having a London Fog for years but I’d never tried a Lavender London Fog. I loved it — and immediately decided I needed to try recreating it at home!

So when I came across this Lavender Syrup recipe on Dear Mushka, I knew I had to try it. It felt like the perfect little challenge of something fun, cozy, and delicious!

And friends… it was delightful.

Why a London Fog?

If you’ve never had a London Fog, it’s basically a tea latte made with Earl Grey tea, milk, and vanilla. Sometimes people add a little lavender for extra flavor and calm. Think of it as the tea version of a fancy coffee shop latte, but without the $7 price tag or long drive-thru line wait.

Fun fact: Even though it’s called a London Fog, this cozy drink actually came from Canada in the ’90s. A woman created it when she was pregnant and looking for a non-coffee alternative, and the drink took off. Isn’t that such a mom thing to do?

What I Used:

• Taylors of Harrogate Earl Grey loose leaf tea – If you’ve never had loose tea before, I highly recommend it. The flavor is so much better than bagged tea!
• Kate Naturals Organic Lavender Flowers – I’d never bought lavender flowers before. Now I’m thinking of other things to use them for!
• Steamed milk – You can use whole milk or half and half (or even non-dairy milk).
• Honey – You could also use maple syrup.

Making Lavender London Fog

If you’ve never made your own lavender syrup (I hadn’t either!), don’t be intimidated — it’s simple, affordable, and smells amazing while it simmers on the stove. This is one of those little homemade luxuries that makes a regular day feel a little more special. It was so easy to do — and you could even make extras to give as gifts!

How to Make Lavender Syrup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons lavender buds (fresh or dried)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar or honey (you could also sub maple syrup)

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, stir together the lavender buds and water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat.

2. Once it’s boiling, stir in your sugar or honey. Lower the heat slightly and keep it at a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar/honey is fully dissolved.

3. Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes.

4. Turn off the heat and let the lavender steep in the syrup as it cools — somewhere between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor.

5. Strain out the lavender buds and pour the syrup into an airtight container. (Keep it in the fridge — it lasts about 3 weeks!)

Bonus idea: Pour it into a cute glass bottle, tie on a ribbon and a handwritten tag, and you’ve got a thoughtful gift ready to go!

Recipe from Dear Mushka

How to Make a Cozy London Fog:

This is such a great afternoon pick-me-up. It’s warm, lightly floral, and just sweet enough. It’s also perfect for a slow morning. And, now that you have your lavender syrup made, it’ll be super quick!

Here’s how to make it:

Steep your favorite Earl Grey tea in hot water for about 3 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of your homemade Lavender Syrup. Pour frothed milk or cream into it to taste.

Tips If You Want to Try It:

If you want to make your own London Fog at home (and you should!), here are a few things that helped:

• Use loose leaf tea if you can. It gives you a deeper, more flavorful cup. But a good tea bag works fine too!
• Don’t skip the lavender. It might sound fancy, but it adds such a lovely, calming touch.
• Warm your milk before frothing. You could use a handheld frother or a fancier frothing machine. Either works great!
• Adjust the sweetness. Start with less lavender syrup and add more if needed.

It only takes a few minutes to make but feels so fancy! And it’s WAY less than buying it at the coffee shop!

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If you have a favorite warm drink recipe, leave a comment and let me know. I’d love to try it! (Or if you have another idea for ways to use the Lavender Syrup Recipe, let me know!)