Xinjiang Yogurt and Cultured Drinks: From Street-Cart Süzmä to Kurdish-Style Ayran
Xinjiang’s cultured drinks explained: süzmä yogurt, ayran, kymyz — where to find them, what they taste like, prices and how to order without the sugar shock.
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Xinjiang Wusu Beer and What the Locals Actually Drink
Wusu beer, kumys and the drinks that fuel Xinjiang’s nights – what to order, where to find it, and what it costs.
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Xinjiang Chuchura: The Fizzy Yogurt Drink That Beats the Heat
A first-person guide to Xinjiang chuchura – the sparkling yogurt soda Uyghurs drink all summer, where to find it, and how it compares to ayran and dugh.
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Xinjiang Sea Buckthorn: A Traveller’s Guide to the Sour Orange Berry of the North
Xinjiang sea buckthorn explained: what it tastes like, where it grows, juice vs jam vs concentrate, fair prices, and how to buy the good stuff.
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Xinjiang Pomegranate Juice (Anar): The Ruby-Red Drink You’ll Find Across the Region
Xinjiang pomegranate juice (anar) is a sweet-tart ruby drink from Kashgar to Korla markets. Learn where it grows, how it’s pressed, and why travelers love it.
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Xinjiang Coffee & Café Culture: Where to Get a Real Cup on the Silk Road
Xinjiang now has real coffee — Russian legacy houses in Yining and specialty bars in Urumqi. A practical guide to finding a good cup across the region.
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Xinjiang Beer and Local Brews: What to Drink Beyond Milk Tea
Wusu beer, the ‘life-ending’ lager of the northwest, plus mulberry wine and koumiss. A traveler’s guide to Xinjiang’s real drinking culture.
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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: The Salty, Creamy Drink You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you have ever sat in a yurt on the vast grasslands of Xinjiang, or walked into a Uyghur home in Kashgar, one thing is certain: a bowl of hot, salty milk…
