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- Specification
- A prepared drink rather than a particular packaged brand.
Ingredients
Made from liquid left after mung beans are processed for starch or glass noodles. In one preparation, the liquid is fermented, filtered through cloth and simmered.
Origin & regional roots
Beijing
Associated with Beijing.
About this regional connection
Beijing: Beijing Municipal Government calls douzhi'er a Beijing representative drink/snack; the Xicheng District Government route guide lists douzhi with jiaoquan among signature Beijing snacks. This supports association, not exclusive origin or a current menu.
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A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A sour Beijing breakfast drink
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Beijing douzhi is made from liquid left when mung beans are processed for starch or glass noodles. The liquid is fermented, filtered and heated, giving the drink a distinct sour taste. It is often served with jiaoquan, a separate crisp fried snack. The pairing and fermentation explain why douzhi tastes different from a sweet mung-bean drink.
