India

Masala chai is everywhere in India: on crowded train platforms, in overheated buses, on street corners between incense stalls and SIM card shops. Someone’s always brewing. Someone’s always waiting.

Salty, buttery, creamy — and nothing like what you’d expect from tea. Tibetan butter tea, or Po Cha, isn’t here to charm your taste buds. It’s here to keep you warm, focused, and slightly confused (in the best way).