Photograph by Michael Yamashita @yamashitaphoto - Tea time on the Tibetan plateau. Monks in warrior costume at the annual Shechen monastery festival take a break for a sip of yak butter tea. This thick highly caloric beverage is made of boiled tea leaves and stems, salt, and butter made of yak milk, often on the rancid side. It's a great energy booster but is an acquired taste. In a country where the average person consumes 30 cups a day, tea breaks come often. #sichuan #tibet #tibetan #kham @thephotosociety @natgeocreative @supchinanews