 Nepalese tongba in its namesake vessel. | |
| Type | Alcoholic beverage |
|---|---|
| Country of origin |  Bhutan Nepal
 India (Sikkim, Darjeeling district) |
| Region of origin | Western Bhutan, Limbuwan (present day Eastern Nepal, 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, Bhutan and neighbouring Indian regions of Sikkim and Darjeeling.[1][2] [3]; offering it is a sign of respect to a guest, and the drink is also an important element of special occasions and festivals. It is a soft alcoholic drink drank in Tibet for centuries, evidence being the wooden container it is made/drank in. It is also considered the traditional and indigenous drink of the Limbu people.[3]
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