ABOUT AIRAG, THE NATIONAL DRINK OF THE MONGOLIAN AIRAG is a traditional fermented milk drink enjoyed by many cultures. In various languages, it is called "qımız" in Turkish, "qimyz" in Kazakh, "ҡımyş" in Bashkir, "kumys" in Russian, "ayrag" in Buriad, "kymyz" in Tatar, "qimız" in Azerbaijani, "kımız" in Turkish, "qimiz" in Uzbek, "kymys" in Yakut, "khymys" in Tuva, and "kymyz" in Kyrgyz. This frothy, white drink has a sweet and sour taste and is considered a health drink in many cultures due to its fermentation process and the presence of lactic acid bacteria. Depending on factors such as origin, fermentation time, and environment, the taste of fermented milk can vary. Some variations have a high alcohol content, while others have a calming effect. The history of Airag Airag was first made in the tribes of Central Asia and Mongolia. The oldest evidence of the use o...