Dirty Pumpkin Spice London Fog Latte

12 November 2024

accompanied by a shot of espresso in a shot glass with a stainless steel mug and pumpkins on terracotta coloured fabric

8 Minutes

easy

1 person

Cozy up with this creamy, Dirty Pumpkin Spice London Fog Latte! Earl Grey tea, pumpkin-spiced frothed milk, and a shot of espresso makes it the perfect hug in a mug.

I know the name of this hot beverage is a mouthful, but it is undoubtedly a must try! So, what is it? Well, in essence, I combined three beloved lattes into one: Dirty Chai Latte + Pumpkin Spice Latte + London Fog Latte = Dirty Pumpkin Spice London Fog Latte.

Now, a little something to note: Although I like coffee, tea is truly my soulmate. Mixing tea and coffee once seemed bizarre to me, especially since tea has such a delicate taste (I was so wrong!).

When I came across my first Dirty Chai in a quaint café in Amsterdam on a cold, rainy autumn day last year, I remember thinking, ‘Hmm, that’s odd—I ordered a Dirty Chai, but why do I taste coffee? And why is it called ‘Dirty Chai’? Must be something fancy.’

Truth be told, I had no idea what a Dirty Chai was—I just ordered it because the name sounded intriguing, like some fancy way of making tea. It wasn’t until I took that first sip and Googled it that I realized it was simply a chai latte with a shot of espresso. I was pleasantly surprised—but not completely hooked yet because I felt like it could be better.

Which brings us to the second episode of my mini-series, Pumpkin & Everything Spice! I know I’m a bit late to the Pumpkin Spice party—but who ever said Pumpkin Spice is only for autumn? I would love to be in my warmest Christmas jammies, with wool socks and the coziest blanket, admiring my Christmas tree with a Pumpkin Spice Dirty London Fog Latte cupped in my hands. I’m not waiting another year just to have Pumpkin Spice anything! So, take this advice from me and go make this Dirty Pumpkin Spice London Fog Latte, because it’s cold, and we love pumpkin, coffee, tea… everything! On a serious note, this Dirty Pumpkin Spice London Fog Latte is not just warm from the spices in the pumpkin syrup; it’s also incredibly creamy and pumpkiny from the frothed pumpkin spice infused milk. The single shot of espresso complements the Earl Grey tea so well—it’s literally a warm hug in this cold season.

Have you made this Pumpkin Spice Dirty London Fog Latte and loved it? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!

Reviews

Ingredients:

Adjust Servings

	4g Loose Earl Grey Tea or 1 Earl Grey teabag (store-bought)
	50ml Hot Water
	200ml Whole Milk any other types of milk would work too
	1⁄₂ - 1tbsp Pumpkin Spice Syrup depending on preference
	1shot Fresh Espresso or 1.8-2 grams of Instant Espresso with 30 ml of Hot Water
	1-2tsp Vanilla Syrup/Honey/Sugar depending on sweetness preference

Nutritional Information

130 kcal Calories

4 g Total Fat

50 mg Sodium

0 g Dietary Fiber

5 g Protein

2 mg Vitamin C

10 mg Cholesterol

16 g Carbohydrates

14 g Sugar

200 IU Vitamin A

0.3 mg Iron

Directions

Brew the Earl Grey Tea

Begin by filling a tea bag with loose Earl Grey tea and sealing it, or use a store-bought Earl Grey tea bag. Place the tea bag in the cup or mug you intend to drink from, add hot water, and set it aside to brew.

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Prepare the Pumpkin Spice Milk

Pour whole milk (or your preferred milk) into a milk jug or bowl, then add pumpkin spice syrup from this recipe or a store-bought one (psst… mine is better!). Stir with a spoon until well combined.

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Heat and Froth the Milk

There are two ways to heat and froth the milk: Option 1 (Espresso Machine Steam Wand): If you own an espresso machine with a steam wand, use it to heat and froth the milk. Option 2 (Stovetop & Hand Frother): Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat, but do not let it boil. When you see tiny bubbles forming around the edge of the pan and steam rising, remove it from the heat. Transfer the milk to a milk jug or mug, and froth it with a handheld frother. (Tip: Stir the milk occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the pan and burning.)

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Prepare the Espresso Shot

If you have a coffee machine or espresso machine, pull a fresh single shot of espresso. If not, dissolve instant espresso granules in a separate cup or shot glass with 30 ml of hot water, stirring until fully dissolved.

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Assemble the Drink

Remove the tea bag from the brewed tea. By now, the tea should be dark and strong, which is ideal—this intensity helps the tea’s flavors stand out alongside the coffee. If brewed too lightly, the Earl Grey’s delicate notes will be overpowered by the espresso. Add the shot of espresso to the brewed tea, followed by a sweetener if desired. (I highly recommend adding a small amount of sweetener; the pumpkin spice syrup alone may not be enough, and the additional sweetness helps balance the flavors without making the drink overly sweet.)

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Finish with Frothed Milk

Finally, pour the frothed milk into the cup or mug, leaving a little room for foam. Spoon the foam on top and gently swirl it with the back of a spoon to create a coffee-shop aesthetic. And voilà—your Dirty Pumpkin Spice London Fog Latte is ready! A café-worthy drink made in the comfort of your home, saving you $6–7 from buying it at a coffee shop. What’s not to love?

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