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Preparation of Chhang/chyang/chong as mentioned in the Narratives of the mission of George Bogle to Tibet in 1774
According to the popular definition, Chhaang, also known as Jaarh in Nepal, is a rice beer that is a staple drink in the eastern Himalayas and is used in religious ceremonies. In 1774 Bogle was appointed the leader of the first British diplomatic mission to Tibet, in an attempt to establish friendly relations and open trade…