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Apong
Apong is a rice beer made traditionally by the Mishing tribe in Assam and the Adi people of Arunachal Pradesh. Mishing Apong is typically classified into two types: Poro Apong and Nogin Apong.
Judima
Judima, a traditional rice wine made by Assam's ARA Dimasa tribe, is made with rice and the sacred thembra plant. It is celebrated for its sweet, warm flavour and is an important part of their culture and community rituals.
Tongba
Tongba, a traditional beverage from Sikkim and Darjeeling, is made from fermented finger millet and served in a bamboo vessel. Its mild, bready flavour represents respect at festivals and gatherings.
Sekmai Yu
Manipur's traditional distilled liquor, Sekmai Yu, is prepared from fermented sticky rice and is adored for its purity and potency. It is sometimes compared to Japanese sake for its smooth, rich flavour.
Raksi
Raksi, a powerful, clear distilled beverage from the Singalila Ridge and Northeast India, is produced using kodo millet or rice. With a flavour similar to Japanese sake, it has cultural importance in religious rituals and social gatherings.