Laphet Thoke

Laphpet, also spelled laphet, lephet, letpet, or leppet is fermented or pickled tea leaf, and it has a very long history in Myanmar.

There are two main traditional ways to consume pickled tea leaf or lahpet. The first one as a meal or tea leaf salad called Lahpet thoke and the second one as a main snack called Ahlu lahpet.

The dish Lapphet thoke is tradionally prepared with fermented tea leaves, dried shrimp, sliced tomatoes, shredded cabbage, garlic, chilli peppers and roasted peanuts and sesame seeds. Then add fresh lime juice or fish sauce and sugar to season.

Lahpet’s caffeinated effect is also popular in Myanmar society. Indeed, its stimulant effect to ward off tiredness and sleepiness, The dish is especially popular with students preparing for exams.