Butter Tea

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

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A traditional Tibetan beverage made with strong tea, butter, and salt, offering a rich, savory sip to warm the body. This Asian-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together water, black tea bags, unsalted butter for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 80 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups water
4 black tea bags
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tbsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring 4 cups water to a rolling boil in a pot.
Step 2: Add 4 black tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Remove tea bags. Stir in 1/4 cup unsalted butter and 1 tbsp salt until butter melts and mixture becomes frothy.
Step 4: Pour into mugs and serve hot.