Koumiss (Kumys): Xinjiang’s Ancient Fermented Mare’s Milk Drink
Koumiss is the fizzy, tangy fermented mare’s milk drunk by Xinjiang’s nomads for centuries. Learn where to try it, how it’s made, and what it tastes like.
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Xinjiang Milk Tea & Yogurt: The Dairy That Fuels the Grasslands
From salty brick-tea milk tea to thick Kazakh yogurt, dairy is the backbone of Xinjiang’s northern table. Here’s the difference between the drinks, the fermented foods, and where to try them.
