Tongba DIY Kit
Vessel not included. The Complete Set pairs the kit with the vessel.
Add an Organic Fermentation Bag ($5.99) and your order ships free.
Unopened, unused items can be returned within 30 days of delivery. See our Return & Refund policy.
Pre-order: this item may take up to a month to fulfill.
Typically ships in 1 to 2 business days.
Everything you need to brew real Himalayan Tongba at home, no experience needed. 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.
What's in the box
- 2 lbs red finger millet (uncooked)
- Yeast starter, 1.6 oz (45 g), in your choice of strain below
- 1 traditional aluminum straw (Pipsing)
- 1 reusable organic cotton bag (14 x 12 in, 100% organic cotton) for fermenting and straining
- Step by step brewing guidance
Choose your starter
- Murcha Style: inspired by traditional Murcha, tangy and full of heritage flavor.
- Easy Everest Edition: clean, crisp, and smooth.
New to Murcha? Our guide, What Is Murcha?, covers the tradition behind the starter.
How it works
Cook 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.
Details
- Net weight 2 lbs 3 oz (992 g).
- The vessel is not included. Add a Tongba vessel, the Tongba Set (1000 ml), or get the kit and vessel together in the Complete Tongba Brewing Set and save $4.99.
- Grains and ingredients are imported from Nepal and India, then measured, mixed, and packed in small batches in Raleigh, NC.
- For adults 21+. Please enjoy responsibly.
Need more starter later? The same Murcha style yeast starter is sold on its own, and the Tongba Refill Pack keeps the grain coming. Need a spare? The Organic Fermentation Bag is available on its own.
New to the drink? What is Tongba tells the story of the vessel, the millet, and the ritual.
Ingredients and allergens: the yeast starter blend contains barley and wheat. Not gluten free, and not suitable for people with gluten allergies or celiac disease.