Earl Grey Lavender Milk Tea
An elegant, aromatic homemade milk tea featuring bold Earl Grey black tea infused with dried culinary lavender flowers, sweetened with honey, and finished with smooth steamed milk. This beverage offers a soothing floral bouquet paired with the distinctive citrus notes of bergamot.
Ingredients.
- 8gEarl Grey tea leaves or tea bags
- 2gDried culinary lavender flowers
- 300mlBoiling water
- 250mlWhole milk
- 25gHoney
Directions.
- 1
Place Earl Grey tea leaves and culinary lavender flowers into a strainer or teapot. Pour boiling water over them and steep for 4 to 5 minutes to release the bergamot and floral aromas.
- 2
Strain the brewed tea into a saucepan, discarding the spent leaves and flowers. Stir in honey while the tea is still hot until dissolved.
- 3
Pour whole milk into the tea and gently warm the mixture over medium-low heat until hot, without letting it boil.
- 4
Use a milk frother to create a light foam on top, pour into ceramic mugs, and garnish with a tiny pinch of dried lavender on the foam.