Yungdrung Bon-Inspired Tibetan Butter Tea

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A traditional Tibetan-style butter tea with a gentle smoky aroma, inspired by the ancient Bon tradition’s nomadic heritage. This Tibetan-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs black tea leaves, water, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 10 min Serves 4 Tibetan cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp black tea leaves and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 5 minutes to extract a strong brew.
  2. Step 2: Strain the tea leaves out and return the hot tea to the saucepan. Add 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter and 1/2 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: Using a whisk or a traditional churner, vigorously whisk or churn the tea for 2-3 minutes until the butter melts completely and the tea turns creamy with a light froth.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup whole milk or cream and heat gently until just warmed through, about 2 minutes. Do not boil.
  5. Step 5: Pour into cups and serve immediately for a rich, warming beverage.

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