Lavender London Fog with Vanilla Bean Sweet Cream Recipe

Lavender London Fog with Vanilla Bean Sweet Cream Recipe

A refreshing springtime spin on the classic London Fog. This iced drink layers fragrant Earl Grey tea with a homemade lavender simple syrup made with LorAnn Organic Lavender Oil and your choice of milk, then crowns it all with a cloud of light, fluffy vanilla bean sweet cream. Creamy, floral, and delicately sweet, it’s the perfect sip for any spring brunch or afternoon treat.

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Ingredients

FOR SIMPLE SYRUP:
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2-3 drops of LorAnn Organic Lavender Oil (do not put more than 1/16 tsp) 1 drop LorAnn Purple Liquid Gel Food Color

FOR TEA:
6 Earl Grey tea bags
3 cups water

FOR VANILLA BEAN SWEET CREAM:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup oat milk (or any milk you prefer)
1/4 cup lavender simple syrup (add more to taste as needed)
1 tablespoon LorAnn Organic Madagascar Vanilla Bean Paste
Dried lavender petals for garnish - optional

EQUIPMENT:
3 glass jars (Do not use plastic. Mason jars work well with this recipe.)

Recipe PDF

Lavender London Fog with Vanilla Bean Sweet Cream Recipe
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Directions

FOR LAVENDER SIMPLE SYRUP:

1
In a small saucepan lightly simmer the sugar and water until the sugar is completely dissolved for about 6 minutes.
2
Bring the pan off the heat and carefully drop 2-3 drops of lavender oil (more if needed) and stir to combine.
3
Add purple liquid gel food coloring and pour into a jar.

FOR TEA:

1
In the same pot bring water and Earl Grey tea bags to a boil.
2
Once boiled turn down heat and allow to steep for 8 minutes.
3
Strain and pour into a separate jar.
4
Allow to cool.

FOR VANILLA BEAN SWEET CREAM:

1
Add heavy cream, milk, simple syrup, and vanilla bean paste to a jar fitted with a lid and shake very well for 1 to 2 minutes. The ingredients should combine and become a thick sweet cream.
2
For an added foamy texture, use a hand frother and froth until foamy.

ASSEMBLY:

1
Lay out each jar filled with its component.
2
Add 2-3 tablespoons of lavender simple syrup to taste to a fresh glass.
3
Layer ice on top.
4
Next, pour 1 cup of tea.
5
Add a splash of oat milk to fill about ¾ of the glass.
6
Top the glass with the vanilla bean sweet cream and add a sprig of dried lavender for garnish.

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