Kazakh Milk Tea: A Chinese Delight
Kazakh Traditional Milk-Based Tea Gains Popularity Among Chinese in Xinjiang
Kazakh traditional milk-based tea has found a special place among the people in the Chinese Xinjiang province. The province, which traditionally has a large population of Kazakhs, has embraced the traditional Kazakh tea culture, according to a video broadcasted on the Central People’s Radio and reported by the Kazinform news agency.
The video highlights the popularity of Kazakh tea being served in a teahouse in a Chinese town. A waitress at the teahouse shared that it is always full of customers from morning to night, with various nationalities frequently visiting. Interested tourists also come just to have the Kazakh tea and bauyrsak (puffy fried bread).
The teahouse prepares an impressive 2,000 servings of tea a day, using 40-50 liters of milk. They also serve traditional Kazakh food such as bauyrsak, zhent (sweet food made of wheat and dairy), butter, and others.
The video also showcases entrepreneur Zhenisgul Nurdanakyn, who proudly preserves her heritage and traditional way of life. She welcomes the Chinese correspondent into her exquisitely adorned yurt and demonstrates the art of preparing Kazakh tea. She explains that the tea ceremony is a sign of respect and hospitality, with different types of tea being served for different occasions and relationships.
Despite the modern urban lifestyle, the tradition of drinking tea with milk remains deeply rooted among the Kazakh population. The tea tradition has become a feature of Kazakh culture and traditional hospitality, showcasing the enduring influence of Kazakh heritage in the Chinese Xinjiang province.
The fusion of Kazakh tea culture with the Chinese community in Xinjiang exemplifies the shared appreciation and celebration of diverse traditions, representing a harmonious blend of cultures and traditions.
