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Butter Tea

Beverages 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 antid

Butter Tea prepared recipe
PrepNot statedCook20 minServes2LevelMedium
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Preparation checklist

  • Read all 3 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 4 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 20 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

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Method

  1. 01

    Boil tea with milk for 2–10 minutes, depending upon the strength of tea desired

  2. 02

    Strain into tea cups.

  3. 03

    Add butter and salt. Stir thoroughly, ideally by carefully using a blender, and serve.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY 2.0, credited to Yosomono; view original image record .