Tongba
Nepalese tongba in its namesake vessel. | |
| Type | Alcoholic beverage |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Nepal
India (Sikkim) |
| Region of origin | Limbuwan ( ᤕᤠᤀᤷᤓᤢᤅ ᤗᤠᤈᤣ) present day Eastern Nepal and Sikkim |
| Introduced | Limbu people |
| Alcohol by volume | 2–5% |
| Proof (US) | 4–10° |
| Colour | milky white |
| Ingredients | millet, yeast, water etc. |
| Related products | Chhaang |
Tongba (Nepali: तोङबा pronounced [toŋba]) is a millet-based alcoholic beverage found in the eastern mountainous region of Nepal and neighbouring Indian regions of Sikkim and Darjeeling.
It is a sign of respect to a guest, and the drink is also an important element of special occasions and festivals. It is the traditional and indigenous drink of the Limbu people.