World Flavors Cookbook

Suja (Butter Tea)

Name: Suja (Butter Tea)
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Bhutan
Ingredients: tea leaves, butter (yak or cow), milk, salt, water

The traditional Bhutanese welcome drink; a salty tea made with butter and milk.

Cuisine: Bhutan

Ingredients

Boil tea leaves in water until strong. Whisk in butter, milk, and salt until frothy and well combined. Serve hot.