One of the gladdest moments of human life, methinks, is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands. Shaking off with one mighty effort the fetters of habit, the leaden weight of routine, the cloak of many cares and the slavery of home, man feels once more happy.
Sir Richard Burton

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Tungba

March 10, 2010

Another culinary expedition – I drink tungba, nepali hot beer. Sounds strange, but that´s the way it is. I wonder who it´ll taste. But that´s what travelling is all about – keep on exploring. Bravely facing the unknown.

And here it comes – a wooden bowl, filled with something resembling brown seeds and a thermos with hot water. You poor the hot water on the seeds, stir until the water turns milky – done. Now you just have to be brave – or stupid – enough to drink it. Salut! When you´ve finished the first fill, the game just starts anew. Fill up, stir – and there you go again.

Now for the taste. Well, it tastes like – tungba. Definitely not like beer (might be good, considering it´s hot). A little bit fruity, a little bit sweet. Rather winey. Like light, cheap, italian white wine. Or sake. Just a little bit better, so you can actually drink it. Plus it´s an exotic, local thing.

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