A creamy, frothy, sweet and pretty hot milk drink with notes of citrus, bergamot and a hint of lavender.
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Serving Size 2
Ingredients
1cupwater
1½tablespoonsloose earl grey tea
½teaspoondried culinary lavender flower budsmore for garnish if desired
¾teaspoonhoney or sugar
½teaspoonpure vanilla extract
1cup2% or whole milk
Instructions
Place earl grey tea and lavender flower buds in tea strainer over small glass measuring cup or tea pot.
Bring 1 cup of water just to a boil and pour over strainer. Steep for about 7 minutes. Remove strainer and stir in honey and vanilla. Divide evenly between 2 mugs.
Meanwhile, add milk to the Milk Cafe fitted with latte disk. Set to desired temperature (around 150°F) and press start.
Pour hot and creamy milk over each mug, reserving foam with a spoon until the end. Garnish with lavender flower buds (optional).
Notes
Almond milk can be used in place of milk but will change the flavour profile and consistency slightly.
Adjust honey or sugar to taste. Can be omitted completely.
Milk can be heated and frothed using a handheld version.