Smoked-Tea-Infused Chocolate Pots de Creme

Name: Smoked-Tea-Infused Chocolate Pots de Creme
Yield: Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients: 6 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2/3 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon Lapsang souchong or other smoked tea; 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 6 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup chilled heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise