Gluten Free Earl Grey Chocolate Souffle Cake

Name: Gluten Free Earl Grey Chocolate Souffle Cake
Ingredients: 1/2 cup organic whole milk; 2 tbsps Earl Grey loose tea leaves; 12 ounces fine-quality dark chocolate, chopped; 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed; 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided; 5 large organic eggs, separated and at room temperature; 1/4 cup almond meal (ground almond); 2 tbsps cocoa powder, for dusting the cake; 1/2 cup creme fraiche for serving; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 cups kumquats, cut crosswise into thin slices