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Bhutanese butter tea suja

Bhutanese Butter Tea Suja Recipe

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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Bhutanese
Keyword: Butter tea, Suja
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp tea leaves black tea works well
  • ½ cup milk room temperature
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter or use salted butter and adjust salt to taste
  • A pinch of salt optional, depending on butter

Instructions

  • Boil the Tea – Pour a little over 2 cups of water into a pot, add the tea leaves, and bring it to a boil. Let it boil for about 2 minutes.
  • Strain It – Once boiled, strain out the tea leaves so you’re left with just the tea.
  • Add Milk – Pour in ½ cup of room-temperature milk. This helps it blend smoothly without curdling.
  • Add Butter & Salt – Drop in 1 tbsp of unsalted butter. Add a pinch of salt if needed.
  • Melt & Boil – Let everything boil together for about a minute, giving the butter time to melt completely.
  • Froth & Mix – Now, whisk everything really well. If you have a frother, even better!
  • Serve & Enjoy – Pour into cups and enjoy your warm, buttery Suja!