Black Tea Panna Cotta

Fill Zojirushi water boiler & warmer with water and set temperature to 208°F.

Preheat a teapot. When water temperature reaches 208°F, dispense hot water (not included in the ingredients list) into the teapot, close the lid and allow to preheat.

In a small bowl, place 3 tablespoons of cold water, sprinkle an envelope of gelatin and set aside to bloom.

Discard hot water from the teapot and place Earl Grey tea leaves. Dispense 8 fl. oz. of hot water into the teapot and cover with lid. Steep for 5 minutes.

In a heat-resistant pitcher, add sugar and pour tea from step 4 through a strainer. Stir well to dissolve sugar. Put aside 1/4 cup of sweetened tea for later topping.

Add bloomed gelatin from step 3 to the pitcher and stir to dissolve. If the gelatin does not dissolve, heat in a 1200 watt microwave at high for 30 seconds. 

Add milk and heavy cream to the pitcher and stir well.

Pour mixture into serving glasses and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.

Top with sweetened tea from step 5.