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Cook the millet, ferment it with a traditional starter, then pour hot water over the grains and sip through the Pipsing as the flavor wakes up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 lbs red finger millet (uncooked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast starter, 1.6 oz (45 g), in your choice of strain below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 traditional aluminum straw (Pipsing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 reusable organic cotton bag (14 x 12 in) for fermenting and straining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep by step brewing guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your starter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMurcha Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e the traditional choice, tangy and full of heritage flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Everest Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean, crisp, and smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCook the millet, mix in the starter, and let it ferment. Pack the fermented millet into a Tongba vessel, pour hot water over it, wait a few minutes, and sip through the Pipsing. Top up with hot water and repeat, 3 to 5 rounds from a single batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight 2 lbs 3 oz (992 g).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vessel is not included. Add the Tongba Set (1000 ml), or get the kit and vessel together in the Complete Tongba Brewing Set and save $4.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrains and ingredients are imported from Nepal and India, then measured, mixed, and packed in small batches in Raleigh, NC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor adults 21+. 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