Ingredients: For the Cupcakes:

• 2 tablespoons Majestic Luxurious Lavender Tea leaves
• 1 cup milk
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lavender Buttercream Frosting:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Purple food coloring (optional)
• Lavender buds (for garnish)

Instructions: For the Cupcakes:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk until steaming. Remove from heat and add the Majestic Luxurious Lavender Tea leaves. Let it steep for 5 minutes, then strain the milk and discard the tea leaves.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the lavender-infused milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

For the Lavender Buttercream Frosting:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
3. If desired, add a few drops of purple food coloring for a vibrant lavender hue.
4. Transfer the buttercream frosting to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip.
5. Pipe a swirl of frosting onto each cooled cupcake.
6. Sprinkle lavender buds on top for a touch of elegance and fragrance.