London Fog

The word on the street is that London Fog was created in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, around mid 2000.   However, if you ask people on the streets of Vancouver about the origin of this drink, you would get a blank look.  So far, no one has claimed credit for this hot beverage.

London Fog, in essence, is an Earl Grey tea latte.   Commonly, to make a London Fog drink, use two thirds Earl Grey brewed tea and add one third steamed milk plus a shot of vanilla syrup.   There are many variations of London Fog depending on whom, where, what and how.   Below are four Vancouver samples of London Fog:

Blenz Coffee on Commercial & Broadway
lemony, citrusy, no tea taste, not too sweet and no foam.

Murchie's at Oakridge Shopping

More tea taste, barely sweet and two tea bags floating in the foam.  

Starbucks on Commercial and Broadway

one tea bag, foamy, lemony and a bit too sweet

Sweet Revenge on Main

Tea leaves used, more refined vanilla and citrus flavors.