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Payu Chaa (The Traditional Tea In Baltistan)
When you get exhausted by overwork, a cup of tea is always a good idea which not only refreshes your mind but also gives relief from tiredness. But can a cup be the major portion of one’s diet? Can it define the whole of a culture? Well, there is an area in Pakistan where the fondness for its traditional tea is truly unparalleled, and where people would always say YES to the idea of a cup of tea. Home to almost 0.6 million people, in the North of Pakistan, is an area known as Baltistan , where the people are known for their hospitality and sense of brotherhood and love. It is a Land of harmony and peace. But one thing that is not known about Baltis is their tea culture. Three times a day, the same kind of tea is drunk by all after every meal. Isn't that something fascinating and unique? Moreover, Baltis tend to drink their traditional tea called, "Payu Cha" in Balti language three to four cups in one go. This tea, also called butter tea, is also drunk in the m...
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