Delicious Butter Tea (Tibetan Tea) Recipe
Delve into the buttery and salty taste of this Tibetan tea!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time7 mins
Total Time12 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups of water
- 2 tbsp of loose black tea
- 2 tbsp of salted butter (yak butter, if possible)
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/2 cup of milk
Instructions
- To make butter tea, bring the water to a boil in a stainless steel pot.
- Add the loose tea to the water and allow it to steep for 2-3 minutes. Add the salt.
- Strain the mixture to remove the tea leaves.
- Add the milk and then remove the mixture from heat.
- Pour the tea into a blender, along with the butter.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes until it has a consistent texture.
- Serve the tea immediately, as it tastes better when hot!
Notes
Serve the tea right away, as it tastes the best when it is hot.