Lavender Tea Latte

INGREDIENTS

1. 2 tbsp culinary grade lavender
2. 1 cup bottled or purified water
3. 3/4 cup preferred milk
4. 1 tbsp honey
5. 1 tsp vanilla extract
6. Purple food coloring

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add lavender buds, turn heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes
2. Strain the lavender buds, fill a mug about half full with hot tea and set aside
3. In the same saucepan (rinsed), heat the milk, honey, vanilla and purple food coloring until the edges begin to simmer
4. Remove from heat and either blend with an immersion blender or move the milk to a blender. Blend for about 1 minute until foamy
5. Pour the foamed milk into the mug of tea until full, using a spoon to scoop the foam on top
6. Sprinkle with lavender buds or drizzle with honey. Serve hot

NOTES

1. Add more or less honey to control sweetness of the latte, or substitute with sugar/artificial sweetener when brewing the tea