london fog

Earl Grey latte

London fog refers to the thick, yellowish smog that historically plagued London, caused by coal smoke mixing with natural fog—so dense it sometimes halted traffic and seeped indoors.

The term now more commonly names a hot drink made with Earl Grey tea, steamed milk, and vanilla: I'll have a london fog and a scone.

Also a brand of raincoat.

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  • Earl GreyBergamot-flavored black tea
  • hazeMurky atmospheric suspension
  • mistFine airborne moisture
  • trench coatBelted, double-breasted raincoat
  • smogSunlight-activated urban pollution

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atmospheric clarity

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Absence of cloud cover

blue skies · blazing sun · unobstructed view · sunshine · bright sunlight

weather pleasantness

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Direct rays from above

sunny day · fresh air · clean air · fair weather

climatic archetype

london fogCalifornia sunshine

LSD or warm rays

desert sun · Mediterranean climate

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G