Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Suja (Butter Tea) & Crispy Flatten Rice (breakfast/afternoon snack) Bhutanese Tea

Login to Save
Kay Travel & Food
Kay Travel & Food
11 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Kay Travel & Food to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Suja (Butter Tea)

Cultural Context

Originating from Tibet, Suja, or butter tea, is a traditional beverage made with tea, yak butter, and salt. It serves as a vital source of energy and warmth for the local people in high-altitude regions. This comforting drink is often shared among family and friends, especially during gatherings and celebrations. Today, variations of butter tea can be found in various regions, including Bhutan and parts of India, where it is embraced by different cultures.

TibetanBTdrink
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
Flatten rice
1-2 tsp brown sugar
2-3 cups water
Bhutanese tea leaves
Salt
1/4 tspn baking soda
1/2 -1 tspn butter
1 tspn milk powder

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

1

Boil 2-3 cups of water in a pot until bubbling.

2

Add Bhutanese tea leaves (or regular tea leaves) and simmer for a few minutes.

3

Strain the tea into a mixing bowl.

4

Add 1/2 -1 tspn butter and 1 tspn milk powder to the strained tea.

5

Blend the mixture vigorously until frothy.

6

Season with salt and optional brown sugar to taste.

Cooking Techniques

brewingblending

Equipment Needed

potstrainermixing bowlblender

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Po ChaTibetan Butter Tea

More Suja (Butter Tea) Videos

(1 videos)

Similar Tibetan Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)