Lavender Milk Tea (Floral Cafe-Style Drink) - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds
• 1 small pinch fine salt
• 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea
• 1 cup (240 ml) freshly boiled water
• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or oat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-4 tablespoons lavender syrup, to taste
• Ice, optional for serving iced
• A few dried culinary lavender buds for garnish, optional