Butter Wali Chai (Gur-Gur Chai): The Taste Of Ladakh

What's the weirdest ingredient you have ever add into your morning brew? Ginger, cardamom, herbs, lemon, and even salt goes well with tea. What about adding a dallop of butter? Sounds weird!!! But, a chai wala from Agra serves thie weird concoction dialy. While the video of him preparing butter tea irked users on twitter, we would suggest to take a sip at least once.

Here's why.

Tea Experiment Gone Too Far!!!

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Also Read: From Po Cha To Pink Tea, These Bizzare Tea Concoctions Will Make You Go Experimental With Tea

Butter Tea Gone Wrong

Too much buttery!!! But this savory cheesy tea is good for your health and NO, we ain't kidding. This Himalayan tea is the favorite of locals of Ladakh and you'd love it too after reading it's amazing benefits.

• Good for weight loss
• keep you energetic
• Rich in antioxidants thus good for brain's health
• Improves symptoms of GERD
• High in linoleic acid thus keep the cholesterol within a safe bar
• Prevent chapping of lips
• Moisture the skin

However, consuming po cha in great amount can reverse the benefits and may cause headache, insomnia, and anxiety.

One Drink, Many Names

Po cha, Gur-Gur cha, or Butter tea, all are same and not just popular among locals of Ladakh, but also people of Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal enjoys it everyday. It is also a popular drink in western China where serving butter tea to the guests is an important part of their hospitality. It is best enjoyed with a traditional wheat flour bread, tsampa.

So, if you ever been to Ladakh then must try this savory beverage.