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What Is Tongba and How to Brew It at Home
Explore Tongba, a Warm Himalayan Brew Made to Be Shared
Tongba is a traditional Himalayan fermented drink made from millet. It’s served warm, steeped with hot water, and sipped slowly through the grains.
This isn’t a bottled drink. It’s a ritual.
Tongba at a Glance
- Warm, grain-steeped fermented brew
- Earthy, cozy, lightly tangy
- Made from millet
- Ready in 7 - 10 days
- Refillable up to 4 times per batch
What Makes Tongba Different?
Tongba isn’t poured and done.
You participate.
You add hot water.
You sip.
You refill.
The flavor evolves with each round.
It’s meant for conversation, cold evenings, and shared moments.
What Does Tongba Taste Like?
- Earthy and nutty
- Light natural tang from fermentation
- Warm and comforting
- Flavor deepens the longer you steep
Think fireplace-in-a-cup, not a cocktail.
Where Tongba Comes From
Tongba originates with the Limbu people of eastern Nepal and is shared across the Himalayas.
It’s enjoyed in:
- Nepal, during ceremonies and winter nights
- Sikkim & Darjeeling, sipped by firelight
- Ladakh & Tibet, during snowy evenings
- Bhutan, through hot grain ferments
Across regions, the ritual stays the same, slow sipping, shared warmth.
Is Tongba Hard to Make?
No. Beginner friendly.
With a Yak&Brew kit:
- No distilling
- No bottling
- No special equipment
Just grains, yeast, warmth, and time.
How Tongba Is Enjoyed
- Pack fermented grains into a mug or tongba vessel
- Add hot (not boiling) water
- Let steep 5 - 10 minutes
- Sip through a straw
- Refill and repeat
Simple. Traditional. Social.
Why People Love Tongba
- Cozy and warming
- Naturally fermented
- Probiotic rich
- Deeply cultural
- Slow sipping, not fast drinking
It’s not about getting drunk. It’s about slowing down.
Brew Tongba at Home
Yak&Brew kits include everything you need to brew Tongba or Chhaang at home, with clear instructions and traditional ingredients.
No guesswork.
No shortcuts.
Just the real thing.
Ready to Begin?
Brew it. Steep it. Sip it. Refill.
Tongba ayo! Tongba is here.