Butter tea is a drink traditionally made and consumed by Tibetans and other Chinese minorities in south-western China, as well as in Bhutan. The tea itself is made from tea leaves, Yak butter and salt. Drinking butter tea is an important part of Tibetan culture, with Tibetans typically drinking large quantities of the tea. Tibetan Nomads are said to drink up to 40 cups of Butter tea per day. Due to butter being the main ingredient, butter tea is a very warming drink that provides a large amount of caloric energy, making it a very appropriate beverage for the cold high-altitude climate of Tibet.