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What Is Chhaang and How to Brew It at Home
Explore Chhaang, a Cool Himalayan Brew, Made for Sharing
Chhaang is a traditional Himalayan fermented drink made from millet and rice. It’s served cool or at room temperature, lightly fizzy, and naturally refreshing.
Think of it as Tongba’s cool cousin.
Chhaang at a Glance
- Cool, cloudy fermented brew
- Lightly tangy and smooth
- Made from millet and rice
- Ready in 4 - 5 days
- Served chilled or room temp
- Easy, social, sessionable
What Makes Chhaang Different?
Chhaang is strained and poured, not steeped.
It’s:
- Lighter
- Cooler
- Gently fizzy
- Perfect for warm days and gatherings
Where Tongba warms you up,
Chhaang cools you down.
What Does Chhaang Taste Like?
- Lightly tangy, like young rice wine
- Soft sweetness from rice
- Cloudy and smooth
- Mild effervescence
Refreshing without being sharp.
Comforting without being heavy.
Where Chhaang Comes From
Chhaang is shared across the Himalayas, each region adding its own rhythm.
It’s enjoyed in:
- Nepal, for weddings, guests, and daily hospitality
- Bhutan, during harvest dances and festivals
- Tibet, offered before meals and celebrations
- Ladakh & Sikkim, sipped slowly under open skies
Across cultures, Chhaang means welcome.
Is Chhaang Hard to Make?
No. Even easier than Tongba.
With a Yak&Brew kit:
- No brewing experience needed
- No bottling or carbonation steps
- Faster fermentation
- Minimal equipment
Perfect for first-time fermenters.
How Chhaang Is Enjoyed
- Ferment grains
- Strain the liquid
- Chill or serve at room temp
- Pour and share
Simple. Clean. Social.
Why People Love Chhaang
- Cool and refreshing
- Probiotic rich
- Light, social ABV
- Easy to drink and share
- Naturally fermented
- Deeply cultural
It’s not about intensity.
It’s about togetherness.
Brew Chhaang at Home
Yak&Brew kits let you brew Chhaang or Tongba using the same traditional ingredients and clear instructions.
No shortcuts.
No artificial flavoring.
Just grain, yeast, and time.
Ready to Pour?
Ferment it. Strain it. Chill it. Sip.
Chhaang cha!
There is Chhaang.