In Kashi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a local staple is getting a serious glow-up. The iconic nang—a crusty flatbread loved across Asia—is now doubling as a coffee cup! At the creatively named Dawazi Cafe, visitors can sip lattes from edible nang cups, blending centuries-old Uygur culinary traditions with modern caffeine culture.
📸 China Arab TV’s Ameen Alobaidi and CGTN’s Liu Xin recently tried their hand at crafting these innovative treats. The cafe’s name nods to dawazi, the gravity-defying high-wire art practiced by Uygur performers—a fitting metaphor for this bold culinary tightrope walk between heritage and novelty.
💬 “It’s not just coffee—it’s a story in every sip,” one visitor remarked. The fusion has sparked social media buzz, with foodies calling it “Gen Z’s answer to afternoon tea” and “the ultimate reuseable cup (until you eat it!).”
