Tibetan Butter Tea (Po Cha)
A salty, creamy, savoury hot tea from the Himalayas, whisked with butter and milk until smooth and warming.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.33 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 87kcal
- 1.6gcarbs
- 1.3gof which sugars
- 8.5gfat
- 5.4gsaturates
- 1.1gprotein
- 0gfibre
- 0.8gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Bring the water to the boil, add the tea bags and simmer gently for 5 minutes until the tea is very dark and strong.
5 min - 2
Take out the tea bags, squeezing them well. Add the milk and heat until steaming.
- 3
Pour into a blender, filling it no more than half, and add the butter and salt. Hold the lid on firmly with a tea towel, with the vent open, and blend for 20 seconds until frothy and creamy.
- 4
Taste and add more salt if you like. It should taste savoury and rounded, a bit like a light broth. Serve very hot in small cups.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
