Pocha (Tibetan Butter Tea) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Tibetans drink dozens of cups of this restorative butter tea a day. Not only does it quench thirst but it is also a satisfying drink packed with energy to sustain people throughout the day. Ingredients:
4 cups water |
1 tablespoon loose black tea (heaping) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 tablespoon unsalted butter |
2/3 cup half-and-half or 2/3 cup yak's milk |
Directions:
1. Combine the water and tea in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, and then turn off the heat and let steep for 5 minutes. Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain the liquid over a large bowl; discard the tea leaves.
2. Transfer the liquid back to the saucepan and bring to a boil, then decrease the heat to a simmer. Add the salt, sugar, butter, and half-and-half and whisk until the butter has completely dissolved and a little foam forms on the surface. Serve the tea in small bowls.
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