Tongba is really unique in that it is served as a solid. ferment whole millet, steep it in hot water for five minutes, sip through a straw filter to enjoy the liquid. once your cup is dry, refill it again to enjoy another brew! Coming in at 2–5%
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Chhyang 🙌. Steam rice, mix with Marcha, then let it ferment in a solid form for a few weeks. Mix the fermented rice with water for 12 hours, filter out the rice, and you’ve got yourself an authentic Nepalis staple
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T’ej is the national beverage of Ethiopia. It is made from honey, water, and gesho. It has been enjoyed for centuries—possibly millennia—dating back to at least the Aksumite Empire in 1 CE.

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