1: Brew Your Earl Grey Tea
First, bring the water to a boil. Once the water has boiled, pour it into the cup of your choice and drop in some Earl Grey tea, either in teabag form or loose in an infuser. The infusion must occur for between 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the preferred strength of your tea. Pro tip: Cover your mug with a small plate or lid while steeping to keep the tea nice and hot.
If you’re using loose-leaf tea, about 1 teaspoon of tea leaves will do the trick.

2: Heat and Froth the Milk
While your tea is brewing, grab a small saucepan and heat the milk over medium heat. The goal is to warm it without letting it boil. You’ll know it’s ready when tiny bubbles start forming around the edges.
If you have a milk frother, now’s the time to shine. Froth the milk until it’s light and foamy. Don’t have a frother? No problem. Or, if you desire, you can whisk it energetically by hand; otherwise, you could use a hand-held electric whisk. You could just shake the milk in an appropriately-made, heat-proof jar (lid on, of course).

3: Sweeten and Flavor Your Tea
By now, the tea has steeped perfectly. Next, remove the tea bag (or infuser) and stir in the vanilla extract and sweetener of your choice. Start with 1 teaspoon, taste, and adjust to your liking. The sweetness can be completely customized, which makes homemade drinks so great.

4: Combine the Magic
Pour the warmed milk into your cup of tea. If you’ve frothed the milk, be sure to spoon that luxurious foam on top for the full tea-latte experience. Little things make it feel more special.

5: Sip and Enjoy
And that’s it! Your homemade London Fog is ready to be savored. Curl up with a good book, binge your favorite show, or just sit by the window and watch the rain—it’s your moment.