Yogurt has had a busy year online, and now it’s getting a tea party twist. A simple trick for mixing Earl Grey leaves into thick yogurt has been popping up all over TikTok this fall. You end up with a creamy, floral spread that makes plain toast taste a lot like your favorite tea latte.
- The Earl Grey yogurt trend took off on TikTok in September and October, and you only need two ingredients to make it.
- Stirring loose tea into thick yogurt and straining it overnight gives you a rich spread for toast.
- A drizzle of honey on top gives it a flavor fans keep comparing to a London Fog.
Yogurt Keeps Winning the Internet
If your feed seems full of yogurt lately, you’re not imagining it. Early in 2026, people went wild for a two-ingredient “cheesecake” made with yogurt and Biscoff cookies. Then the “coffee yogurt boy” trend had home cooks stirring yogurt into coffee, an unsweetened take on Cà Phê Sữa Chua, the Vietnamese yogurt coffee.
Why does yogurt keep showing up? It’s creamy and tangy, it works in sweet or savory dishes, and cultures have eaten it for thousands of years. It’s also high in protein and brings calcium, vitamins, and minerals, which makes it an easy pick for a new breakfast idea.
Why Earl Grey and Yogurt Make Such a Good Pair
Sometimes called “Earl Grey thick yogurt,” this hack hit TikTok feeds in September and October. You stir loose Earl Grey tea into yogurt and let it sit, and you get a thicker, richer yogurt that spreads easily on toast.
The flavor is creamy and tangy with a slight bitter edge. Earl Grey’s bergamot brings floral, citrusy notes that come through clearly against the cool yogurt. It feels like a cup of tea you can eat.
Creator eatsbyrachel posted a short video of their version on September 29, and it passed 411,000 views. The big takeaway was that it tasted like a London Fog. A food journalist at Elle in France tried it in October too. Others have turned the pair into fruit tarts and cakes or worked the tea into chia pudding.
How Home Cooks Are Making It
You’ll need a large tub of yogurt and some Earl Grey tea. Bagged tea works fine. Just cut the bags open and pour out the leaves. Pick a thick yogurt such as Greek yogurt or Icelandic skyr. Plain is most common, though vanilla or citrus would pair nicely with the tea.
Creators typically use two tea bags, about two teaspoons, for a large tub. The eatsbyrachel version used two bags in a 16 ounce tub of plain yogurt. An individual yogurt cup needs only ½ to 1 teaspoon of tea.
Here’s the basic method.
- Stir the loose tea into the yogurt until it’s evenly mixed.
- Cover the container with a paper towel secured by a rubber band.
- Flip it upside down into a bowl and refrigerate overnight.
- Spread the thick yogurt on toast in the morning.
The overnight rest softens the tea leaves as they soak up moisture, and extra whey drains into the bowl. That draining gives you the thick, spreadable texture everyone is after.
Is It Too Bitter?
Plain yogurt can make the spread lean a little bitter. If it’s too earthy for you, drizzle some honey over your toast. With the creamy base, the Earl Grey, and that touch of honey, every bite tastes a lot like a London Fog.
Will the Tea Leaves Feel Gritty?
If you’ve ever eaten an Earl Grey loaf cake, you already know loose tea leaves blend right in. The long soak in the yogurt softens the dried leaves even more.
Bring Earl Grey to Your Fall Breakfast Table
Not into toast? Skip the straining step. Let loose tea infuse in your yogurt overnight in the fridge, and serve it as a yogurt bowl with fresh fruit and granola. The tea flavor comes out a bit milder, but you still get those comforting Earl Grey notes on a chilly fall morning.
Two ingredients, a paper towel, and a night in the fridge are all you need. Grab a tub of Greek yogurt and a couple of tea bags this week, and see if this one earns a spot in your breakfast lineup.
