In the cold, high-altitude conditions of the Himalayan region, the salty, caloric, and energizing po cha — or butter tea — is a daily ritual, forming a large part of the often-sparse Tibetan diet.

Po cha, also known as butter tea, is an essential drink and a symbol of strength. The drink is rich with dairy and combines black tea, butter made from yak's milk, and salt as the primary flavors.