This video tells the story of Yontan Tsomo, founder of Xizang’s first specialty coffee brand in Lhasa, Southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. From childhood memories of her parents mixing coffee into sweet tea to pioneering a specialty coffee movement on the plateau, Tsomo—a licensed CQI Arabica Grader—has bravely followed her dreams, blending tradition with innovation. Using local ingredients such as butter, cheese whey and highland barley, she has created unique coffee blends rooted in the region’s character, bringing Tibetan coffee to the global stage with each cup embodying warmth and connection. Tsomo’s journey mirrors the spirit of Xizang’s vibrant youth. Over more than 60 years since the founding of the Xizang Autonomous Region, generations have embraced progress, illuminating their homeland with new energy and creativity. Today, Xizang pulses with vitality and promise. (Video source: Kangba TV)