Iced London Fog Tea Latte

This is my favorite warm-weather drink.

I am one of those delicate flowers that can't drink coffee, but I always start my day with two gigantic mugs of milky black tea. In the warmer months, though, I find myself craving the cool, creamy flavor of an iced coffee, but without the jitters that coffee brings for me.

I want something icy and cool and refreshing, but also creamy and delicious. Enter the Iced London Fog Tea Latte!

This Iced London Fog recipe is perfect for busy mornings, since you can make a big patch of Earl Grey Tea to keep in in the fridge, then all you need to do in the morning is add ice, a splash of vanilla, and your milk of choice. 

A creamy oat milk matcha latte can be a glorious thing during the cooler months, and of course, our frosty mango matcha green tea smoothie is delish, but today it's all about ice, ice baby.

• Make a small cup of tea and put it in the fridge to cool off while you're getting everything else ready. This is what I do if I've forgotten to make my tea in advance!
• Make your Earl Grey tea the night before. I like to make a big pot of strong Earl Grey tea, let it cool, and then keep it in the fridge.
• Make Earl Grey Ice cubes. If you keep a batch of Earl Grey ice cubes on hand, you'll be able to quickly cool a batch of hot tea without watering it down. 

Hot tips for your cold drink!

If you are going to add a sweetener, like honey or sugar, I recommend you do so while the tea is hot. Sugar doesn't dissolve as quickly in cold liquids, and honey may clump up or harden when it hits the ice. 

I'm not really a sweet drink kinda gal, so I often skip the sweetener altogether when I make an Iced London Fog, and I never miss it. 

If you want to make a dairy-free iced latte, opt for your favorite plant-based milk. The creamier the better, since it will be watered down with tea and ice.