🇧🇹 Bhutanese Cuisine

Tsheringma Tea

Herbal Mountain Tea

Prep Time 5 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

A fragrant herbal infusion made from wild tsheringma leaves foraged in Bhutan's highlands, prized for its delicate floral notes and calming properties.

Ingredients

2 tbsp dried tsheringma leaves (or chamomile as substitute)
4 cups boiling water
Honey to taste (optional)

Instructions

1 Bring water to a full boil.
2 Place dried tsheringma leaves in a teapot.
3 Pour boiling water over the leaves and cover.
4 Steep for 5-7 minutes.
5 Strain into cups and add honey if desired.
6 Serve warm as a calming afternoon or post-meal beverage.

Did You Know?

Tsheringma is named after Tsheringma, one of the five sister goddesses of long life in Bhutanese Buddhist mythology.