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While tea is typically associated with soothing and aromatic flavours, there are some teas around the world that have a salty taste profile.
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These teas offer a unique and distinct experience for tea enthusiasts. Here are a few examples of salty teas:
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1. Butter Tea A popular salty tea in Tibet, it is made by churning tea leaves with butter and salt to create a rich, savoury beverage.
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2. Suutei Tsai This is a Mongolian tea prepared by boiling tea leaves with water, salt, and sometimes milk.
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3. Noon Chai Also called "Sheer Chai" or "Pink Tea," Noon Chai is a popular salty tea in the Kashmir region of India.
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4. Beineng Cha It is a specialty of the Tibetan ethnic group in Western China. It is made by brewing tea leaves with water, adding yak butter, salt, and sometimes barley flour.
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5. Ujinotsuyu This Japanese green tea can be prepared as a salty tea. In some traditional tea ceremonies, a small amount of salt is added to enhance the flavour and balance the bitterness of the tea.
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6. Thai Salty Lemon Tea This Thai beverage combines the flavours of black tea, lemon juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
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So, have you tasted salty tea ever?