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Butter Tea

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Butter tea, known as Po Cha, is a traditional drink of the Tibetans and is also consumed in Bhutan. Butter tea is an indispensable part of Tibetan life. Before work, a Tibetan will down several bowlfuls of this tangy beverage, and it is always served to guests. Since butter is the main ingredient, butter tea is a very warming drink and a good antidote to the cold, so it is especially suited to high altitudes.

Total 00:20
Yield 2

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon regular black tea leaves (preferably Nepalese or Indian)
  • 3 cups whole milk (or 1½ cup half-and-half + 1½ cup water)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Boil tea with milk for 2–10 minutes, depending upon the strength of tea desired
  2. 2
    Strain into tea cups.
  3. 3
    Add butter and salt. Stir thoroughly, ideally by carefully using a blender, and serve.
Category
Beverages

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Butter_Tea