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Tag Archives: Nepal
Tongba, A Study of Emptiness
Tongba (also variously spelt Tongpa, or तोङवा in Nepali, and roughly translating as “emptiness”) is the drink of the Limbu people of Eastern Nepal, but despite some vigorous arguments on the Web, it is also commonly known as Tibetan Hot Beer. Whatever its … Continue reading
Posted in Beer, Nepal
Tagged तोङवा, Limbu, Millet Beer, Nepal, Tibetan Hot Beer, Tongba, Tongpa
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It was the best of times, the worst of wines…
We all make lists of the best wines we’ve drunk, I guess, and it seems a little mean to talk about the worst wines we’ve drunk. But then it has to be said that not since the dark days of … Continue reading
Posted in Wine, Wine Tastings
Tagged Indian Wine, Indian Wine at M&S, Nepal, Nepalese Wine, Royal Gate Western Hill, Sula, Worst Wine
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