Tea (Types & method of Drukyul tea)

 

                         Types of Drukyul tea

 

1. SUJA(Butter tea)

 

   

         

 Suja, literally translated to mean churned tea, is the Bhutanese name for butter tea, a type of tea quite popular in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, India, Tibet and Bhutan.In the olden days, preparation of Suja was quite the task and a wooden churner was used to churn the butter for the tea. These days, a simple blender does the trick and with tea leaves available in little packets for sale in the market, making suja is easier than ever before.

For most Bhutanese, tea is the go to drink with every meal for any occasion and Suja is especially a must for celebrations like Losar (Bhutanese New Year), weddings, and for religious events and rituals.

 

 

2. Nga Jaa (Milk tea)
 

 

The term "milk tea" refers to any tea drink with milk added. It can be as simple as a splash of milk in a hot cup of tea, or it can be a complex recipe including various ingredients, like the popular bubble tea. Milk tea is enjoyed throughout the world as both a hot and cold beverage.