Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water — and now, it’s getting a bold and exotic new twist. Rupee Beer, the award-winning Indian beer brand is expanding into the booming hard tea category with the launch of the first-ever Indian Darjeeling Hard Tea.

Often referred to as the “champagne of teas,” Darjeeling tea has deep roots in Indian history, first cultivated in the mid-1800s in the foothills of the Himalayas. Rupee’s latest innovation pays homage to India’s enduring love for chai, offering a refreshing fusion of lemon, cooling mint, and delicately spiced notes from freshly brewed Darjeeling black tea leaves.

Following the recent debut of its first-of-its-kind non-alcoholic brew in North America — launched during Diwali, India’s largest cultural celebration — this new brew marks another milestone in Rupee Beer’s mission to reimagine how beer and beyond can pair with bold, global cuisines including Indian, Thai, and Middle Eastern dishes.

With this latest launch, Rupee Beer continues to lead with innovation — crafting unique, globally inspired beverages designed to pair with the world’s boldest flavors.