#ThirstyThursday

One of my favorite hot drinks is my #ThirstyThursday pick. It goes by a couple of names - Earl Grey Latte or, I believe this is the more commonly known name, London Fog. A few years back London Fog showed up on a Starbucks menu for a brief time and I fell I love with it. And I figured out I could make it myself at home. Now it wasn't as good as the ones I could get at Starbucks or other coffee/tea places but it was good enough. It's not as good at my house because I am way too lazy to steam milk - I just pour in a good dollop of half & half and call it good. It's Earl Grey tea, steamed milk, and vanilla syrup. Oh my word. If you love Earl Grey you will love this - you can taste the lavender and the bergamot - it's incredible. When I drink it I feel soothed.

Do you have a favorite hot drink?

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April 5, 2015

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