It’s no secret that the climate in Tibet can be harsh most times of the year. Luckily, there is an herbal drink that Tibetans prepare and consume to keep themselves healthy and warm — it’s called butter tea. But you don’t have to be in Tibet just to be able to enjoy it because you can actually make it in your very own kitchen.

Are you interested to know more about it because you are a tea lover yourself? Then continue reading to get acquainted with butter tea. Afterwards, repost this article online to get your tea-drinking family and friends know about it, too!

Po cha is the traditional name of butter tea. Just like what the name says, it’s tea that contains butter. In Tibet, butter tea is made by adding yak butter and salt to a very strong brew of black or green tea. Then it is vigorously churned continuously until the characteristic rich consistency of butter tea is attained.

At home, you can also whip up a cup of butter tea. All you have to do is come up with a strong brew of your favorite tea, and then add a little butter (any type, from regular butter to your preferred nut butter) and salt to it. You can use an electric mixer to churn the beverage so that you may come up with something that’s just like the real thing.

The climate need not be similar to that of Tibet if you wish to enjoy a cup of butter tea. At any given time or day, feel free to whip up a serving of it. Doing so allows you to enjoy the following amazing perks:

Increased Energy

Because butter tea is a strong brew of tea, it can give you an instant dose of energy. It’s perfect for jumpstarting your day or giving you the push you need in the middle of an extremely busy afternoon in the workplace. Feel free to opt for a milder brew if you tend to experience unfavorable symptoms when consuming high doses of caffeine.

Enhanced Brain Functioning

Having butter tea is also good if your brain is already fatigued because of stress. A serving of it helps improve blood circulation to the brain, thus supplying it with all the oxygen and nutrients it needs to keep on functioning. Antioxidants in butter tea may also shield the brain cells from free radical damage.

Lowered Cancer Risk

Those antioxidants in butter tea are powerful enough to shield various types of cells in your body from being harmed by free radicals. As a result, your risk of developing cancer may be lowered considerably, say the experts. But it’s not just cancer that’s linked to those perky free radicals, but many others like heart disease and osteoporosis.

Optimized Digestion

A cup of butter tea may be taken right after a meal, in particular when you are being bugged by indigestion. The perfect blend of tea and butter is known to facilitate the digestive process, thus immediately getting rid of that pesky heartburn, nausea and abdominal bloating. It may also help relieve acid reflux or GERD symptoms.

Reduced Appetite

Trying to get rid of excess pounds? Make yourself a cup of butter tea every now and then. That’s because this Tibetan drink’s butter content can help make you feel satisfied, thus staving off hunger pangs. On the other hand, its strong caffeine content can help accelerate the metabolism, enabling you to burn more calories efficiently.

Do you have family and friends who love drinking tea for its taste and health benefits? Then have this article shared on your various social media sites to have them introduced to butter tea as well!