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Lamas drinking tea
Lamas drinking tea

Lamas drinking tea, made from Yak milk and butter, in temple. The tea is a traditional drink in Tibet. Lamas consume the tea to stay warm in the chilly environment and to maintain their energy.

Photo rights: Bowers Museum. Photo taken by Peter Keller, Ph.D.

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