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Sichuan

Tibetan Butter Tea 酥油茶

Tibetan Butter Tea (酥油茶) combines boiled brick tea with butter and salt. It is a traditional drink in Tibetan communities of Sichuan (四川), as well as Tibet (西藏) and Qinghai (青海).

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Highland Barley Wine (青稞酒) — dish photograph
Sichuan

Highland Barley Wine 青稞酒

Highland Barley Wine (青稞酒) is made from highland barley and is also called qiang (羌) in Tibetan. Daocheng County (稻城县) Government describes both stronger and weaker forms, with a fragrant, full flavour and a mellow sweetness.

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Chengdu youcha · 成都油茶 · AI dish illustration
Chengdu

Chengdu youcha 成都油茶

Soft, warm paste contrasts with brittle fried dough, while sesame, pepper or other condiments add aroma. Despite the name, this version is not a brewed-tea drink.

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