Tibetan Butter Tea
A rich and aromatic tea, traditionally enjoyed in Lhasa, offering a flavorful and sensory experience.
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⏱️ 10 min prep + 5 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 100 g of butter
- 50 g of sugar
- 1 cup of black tea
- 1 liter of water
- 2-3 mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon of salt
Method
- Boil the water with mint leaves and salt.
- Melt the butter with sugar in a bowl.
- Put the black tea in another container.
- Once the water is boiling, pour it into the container with the black tea and let it steep for 5 minutes.
- Pour the hot tea solution into the melted butter, mixing until you get a smooth consistency.
- Serve the butter tea hot in small cups, adding a bit of black tea if needed to make the drink more liquid.
The story
Butter tea is a traditional beverage from the Lhasa region of Tibet, with ancient historical roots and has evolved into an important part of local culture.
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