Traditional Bhutan Butter Tea

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      10 min

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Islands In A Common Sea: Stories of farming, fishing, and food around the world

By Jenny Jefferies

Published 2024

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One of the most popular hot drinks consumed throughout Bhutan is called ‘butter tea’ as it is made from boiled local tea leaves, thoroughly mixed with local butter, with salt added for a unique taste. This tea is helpful in confronting the extreme cold, as is the case for some parts of Bhutan. It’s best served with varieties of traditional rice snacks, such as puffed rice or rice flakes.