SujaBhutanese Butter Tea

Name: Suja (Bhutanese Butter Tea)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bhutan
Ingredients: 10 g Black Tea; 900 ml Water; 250 ml Whole Milk; 35 g Salted Butter; 2 g Salt

Suja is Bhutanese butter tea, a savory drink made with strong tea, butter, salt, and sometimes milk. It is whisked or churned until smooth and lightly frothy.

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Prep

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15m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

102kcal

Calories

Protein

Fat

Carbs

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Ingredients

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10g
Black Tea
900ml
Water
250ml
Whole Milk
35g
Salted Butter
2g
Salt

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Method

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6 steps

01
Bring the water to a gentle simmer at about 95°C (203°F).
02
Add the black tea and let it simmer until the tea is strong and dark.
03
Strain out the black tea leaves and return the hot tea to the pot.
04
Add the whole milk, salted butter, and salt.
05
Whisk vigorously, or blend carefully, until the drink is smooth and lightly frothy.
06
Keep the tea hot without boiling, around 75°C (167°F), and serve immediately.

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