What drinks pair well with Tujia food?

Tujia cuisine is often paired with local specialty drinks, such as sweet and sour rice tofu soup (which quenches thirst perfectly), fragrant rattan tea (bayberry tea) to cut through richness, and rice wines or za jiu (a traditional Tujiasprouted grain liquor) brewed from glutinous rice or mixed grains. The liquor you tried in Zhangjiajie is likely za jiu—made from sorghum and corn, it’s sipped through bamboo straws, with a rich, mellow flavor, and is a signature drink for festivals and hospitality. If you remember details like its color or drinking method, we can confirm the exact type.