Uyghur Green Tea (Chay): The Silent Ritual Behind Every Xinjiang Meal
Xinjiang green tea (chay) is poured before every meal. Learn the Uyghur tea ritual, how it is brewed, and where to sit down for a proper pot.
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Xinjiang Tea Houses (Chaykhana): Where the Region Slows Down Over a Bowl
Xinjiang tea houses (chaykhana) are where the region pauses. A guide to the chaykhana culture, what’s poured, and the best ones to sit in Urumqi, Kashgar, and Yili.
