Serves 4-5

INGREDIENTS

1 cup water
1 lemon myrtle tea bag or 1 tablespoon lemon myrtle tea
1 tablespoon fresh lavender leaves
1 vanilla bean, split open
½ cup light brown sugar
4 cups milk
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped fine
Lavender leaves, for garnish
Bee pollen, for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

In a large sauce pan add 1 cup water, the myrtle tea, lavender leaves and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to boil gently on low for about 5 minutes or until infused with the essences of the teas and lavender. Take out vanilla bean, set aside and allow to cool a little. Strain syrup. Scrape vanilla bean and place the syrup, and then vanilla bean scrapings back in the pot. Add the brown sugar, milk and heat to just before boil, stirring often or about 3-4 minutes (do not let it boil). When the mixture is hot, add the chocolate and stir until all chocolate is incorporated and the mixture is smooth and is the consistency of light cream or half and half. To serve, garnish with 1 lavender leaf and a pinch of bee pollen.

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