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Ladakh · Breakfast

Gur Gur Chai

Traditional 26. Gur Gur Chai recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 3 tbsp strong black tea leaves
• 2 cups water
• 3 tbsp yak butter
• 1 cup whole yak milk
• 1 tsp salt
• Optional: pinch of black pepper

👩‍🍳 How to make Gur Gur Chai

1. Brew tea: boil water (100°C, 1 min)
2. Add tea leaves; steep 3-4 mins until dark brown/black
3. Strain tea into butter churn (dasher) or blender
4. Heat milk to 65°C separately
5. Add yak butter and salt to hot tea
6. If using churn (traditional): pour milk and tea mixture into churn
7. Churn vigorously for 3-5 mins with dasher until frothy
8. If using blender: combine tea, butter, salt, milk; blend until frothy
9. Serve immediately in cups (should be hot, 65-70°C, with foam on top)
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