A London Fog is a hot tea-based drink that consists of Earl Grey tea, milk, and vanilla syrup.[1] It was originated in Vancouver, Canada.[2] The beverage is also known as the Vanilla Tea Misto[3], or the Earl Grey Tea Misto. Variations of the London fog involve substituting the tea leaves and milk alternatives.
History
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The London Fog originated from Vancouver, Canada by a woman named Mary Loria. [2] [4]According to the history, Loria was pregnant and looking for a coffee alternative. She mixed earl grey tea with milk to create this latte.[2] In Scotland, this drink is known as a "Vancouver fog". [4] The "fog" part comes from the frothed milk. [5] It is popular in the Pacific Northwest and Canada's West Coast. [6]
Health Benefits
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With the bergamot oil in Earl Grey, literature reviews suggests bergamot oil's health beneficial effects are the nervous system, cardiovascular system, inflammation, diabetes, bone, metabolism, and the skin. [7] Since Earl grey is a black tea, it also has antioxidants properties. The caffeine in the Earl Grey also stimulates alertness.[8] The milk in the London fog also has diary benefits (varies with milk) and milk alternative benefits.
Precaution
editLondon Fog is a black tea which is a black tea. Black tea has caffeine, drinking caffeinated beverages increases blood pressure, interfere with calcium absorption in the body, and can lead to heartburn.[8] Excessive amount of bergamot oil can lead to muscle cramps and blurred vision. Researchers believe it is related to a compound in bergamot oil that blocks potassium absorption. [9]
Adding milk to tea does lower the antioxidant levels, this may be due to the fat content in milk. Research shows that adding skim milk had a greater effect than whole milk. [10]
Ingredients
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The basic ingredients of a London Fog are Earl Grey tea, vanilla flavoring, raw honey (optional), and milk of choice. [5] Variations could be infusing the tea with different kids of flower (lavender or rose), switch syrup flavoring, substituting with almond milk or coconut milk to enhance the vanilla flavor. [6]
Preparation
editLondon Fog can be made in a variety of different ways, but many of the core steps remain the same. The first step is to let the tea steep in half a cup of hot water. For an iced London Fog, a step is added. After the tea is steeped in hot water, pour the tea over ice. The other half of the cup will be filled with milk, vanilla flavoring can be mixed with the milk or added to the tea. Last step is to add the milk on top of the tea, honey may be added.[5]
Similar Drinks
editThe earl grey tea can be replaced with other teas to produce variations of the drink. [11] [12]
| Earl Grey Replacement | Drink Name |
|---|---|
| Matcha Green Tea | Tokyo Fog/ Matcha Misto |
| Rooibos | Cape Town Fog |
| Lavender Tea | Victoria Fog |
| Irish Breakfast Tea | Dublin Fog |
| Masala Chai Tea | Bangalore Fog |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "London Fog". Twining and Company Limited. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- ^ a b c "What is a London Fog?". Spoon University. 2017-12-23. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ "Tea Misto Serious Coffee Vancouver Island Organic Fairly Traded Tea Beverages". Serious Coffee. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
- ^ a b "Cookbook:London Fog - Wikibooks, open books for an open world". en.wikibooks.org. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
- ^ a b c "Drink Review: London Fog Tea Latte ". Horizons: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. January 15, 2018 Monday. https://advance.lexis.com/api/document?collection=news&id=urn:contentItem:5RDR-X061-DY7P-T262-00000-00&context=1516831.
- ^ a b "How to Make a London Fog Earl Grey Latte". Tasting Table. 2015-02-23. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ Perna, Simone; Spadaccini, Daniele; Botteri, Leonardo; Girometta, Carolina; Riva, Antonella; Allegrini, Pietro; Petrangolini, Giovanna; Infantino, Vittoria; Rondanelli, Mariangela (2019-01-25). "Efficacy of bergamot: From anti‐inflammatory and anti‐oxidative mechanisms to clinical applications as preventive agent for cardiovascular morbidity, skin diseases, and mood alterations". Food Science & Nutrition. 7 (2): 369–384. doi:10.1002/fsn3.903. ISSN 2048-7177. PMC 6392855. PMID 30847114.
- ^ a b "Caffeine". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ^ Navarra, Michele; Mannucci, Carmen; Delbò, Marisa; Calapai, Gioacchino (2015-03-02). "Citrus bergamia essential oil: from basic research to clinical application". Frontiers in Pharmacology. 6. doi:10.3389/fphar.2015.00036. ISSN 1663-9812. PMC 4345801. PMID 25784877.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link) - ^ Ryan, Lisa; Petit, Sébastien (2010-01-01). "Addition of whole, semiskimmed, and skimmed bovine milk reduces the total antioxidant capacity of black tea". Nutrition Research. 30 (1): 14–20. doi:10.1016/j.nutres.2009.11.005. ISSN 0271-5317.
- ^ "London Fog Latte (Earl Grey Tea Latte)". Oh, How Civilized. 2018-10-14. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
- ^ "How to make a London Fog Drink easily – our best recipe". Groche. 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
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