Paper Boats

Day by day I float my paper boatsOne by one, down the running stream.

In bid black letters I write my name on themAnd the name of the village where I live.

I hope that someone in some strange landWill find them and know who I am.

I load my little boatsWith shiuli flower from our garden

And hope that these blooms of the dawnWill be carried safely to land in the night.

I launch my paper boats and look up into the skyAnd see the little clouds setting thee white bulging sails.

I know not what playmate of mine in the skySends them down the air to race with my boats!

When night comes I bury my face in my armsAnd dream that my paper boats float on and on

Under the midnight stars.The fairies of sleep are sailing in them,

And the lading ins their baskets full of dreams.

by Rabindranath Tagore

Brand Name

Your first craft lesson. Your first rain when you were allowed to go out. Your first sense of accomplishment.

Your first sense of loss as it drowned. Your first life lesson about staying afloat in harsh circumstances. Your first science lesson about buoyancy.

A paper boat implies a lot of firsts.

But it also signifies a different world. With different priorities.

Maybe it implies a Tagore poem of the same name.

Or maybe it tells us that no matter who you are, where you lived or what you’ve done in your life, you remember how to make a paper boat right?

So the real question is:

“Why not paper boat?”

Our Inspiration

Any drink can be made to taste good. Or feel nutritious. But how many drinks tell a story? Because whencompanies get together and dole out a drink to the parched populace, it’s practicality. But when historyand geography conspire to make a drink favoured through the ages, that’s destiny.

A culmination of efforts. Modified through trial and error. Perfected with every passing age. From a king’sroyal cook to a soldier’s flask to a peace offering made by warring clans to a mother conjuring somethingspecial for her son’s return to a grand celebration of harvest. Everyone had something to contribute. Andit’s their additions (and subtractions) that ultimately made their way into food carts in village fairs.

And while we’ve all experienced the joy of tasting these drinks at these carts at one point or the other,we’ve also experienced the often awful gastronomical aftermath of these little joys.

Our inspiration lies in emulating these tastes and experiences standing tall on a benchmark of hygieneand safety. Getting the good moments out to you while avoiding the unpleasant bits.

So go on ahead, make new memories. We’ll watch your back.

What is innocence?

Is it your sense of wonder? Or is it just plain naiveté?Maybe it’s just confusion. As long as you have the ability to be confused or even slightly rattled, it should qualify as innocence, right? Because as a child, eventhe smallest event shook you up. Changed the course of your day. Even the smallest wisp of curiosity or emotion avalanched into something grand and all-encompassing.

Maybe innocence is that very flip-flop of your core beliefs.

"I found puppies behind the building and gave them bread. Someone STOLE my red button. I love my tonsils NOOOOO! Ice cream, you say? Fountain pensare amazing! But I don’t want to wear a monkey cap! 4 in one cartridge! G.I.JOEs aren’t dolls okay! A drawer is someone who draws, right? I got ink on myshirt pocket. I don’t eat scabs who told you? You got pao bhaji for tiffin?! I never returned that library book. HE PUT HIS FINGER IN HIS NOSE!!!”

But now we know better, right?I mean, we have clearly demarcated lines for rights and wrongs. We’re adults. We understand things better.

But do we need to?Look around you. Look past the statistics. Look past the 9 o’ clock news. Things aren’t worse. They aren’t even bad. The life you live right now was in allprobability a dream you had as a ten year old. Your phone has better looking games than the hazy cartoons that mesmerized you after school? Rememberwhen you saw that red-green caterpillar and no one believed you? Well guess what, everything has a camera now. You’re literally everything you everwanted to be. You wanted to be a full grown adult who can make his or her own decisions. You wanted to be taller, smarter, better dressed. And you are.Mostly.

So why aren’t you more excited?Childhood isn’t over when you experience all the things you ever thought you’d experience. It is over when you stop wanting to experience new things.

Look around you.

Life is still beautiful.

You just need to think like you have a thousand times before.

Once Upon a Time

History is basically a collective memory of a people. And we realize that history is a sum of parts. And some of those parts, aredelicious. It all began when fours guys who are history buffs (and beverage buffs!) sat down to have lunch on a hot Indiansummer. They would always share their lunch and one of them would always bring a flask of delicious homemade aampannawith him.

Among the four of these history (and beverage!) enthusiasts, one comes from a far away land - A land of bald eagles, of bowlsthat are super and of cars that are Nas. He is quickly taken to the idea of commercializing this raw mango ale.

"I want to commercialize this raw mango ale", says the man from the far away, hitherto unknown land. "Aye!" the remainingtrio heartily agree. "Woof!" goes the company dog who the narrator of this tale forgot to mention until now. And thus beganthe journey of Paper Boat. A journey of going back in time and bringing to fore, liquid traditions. Drinks, that the manycivilizations of this subcontinent inspired. Drinks, that are practical and delicious. Drinks, that are a product of generations oftrial and error. Drinks, that are sadly being lost to the excesses of urban life.

We hoped that Paper Boat, much like the Tagore poem, would send these drinks, these culinary messages to those who havenever tasted such concoctions. And of course to those, who long for the days gone by. Of homemade Aamras, Jaljeera, Kokum,Aampanna, Kala Khatta and many other secret recipes.

Moral of the Story: If you could make people taste memories, you should.

aamras

During summer, there is barely a home in western India, be it Gujarat or Rajasthan,that doesn’t partake in the festivity that is Aamras. Sometimes, they have it with milk,sometimes rotis and if time and patience allow, they even make sweets out of it. Butthe best way to go about Aamras is to have it directly as is. The way the ancientsintended. Without preservatives or artificial flavour. Without frills or hassles. Anhonest treat for an honest day’s work. A silkesque ale cascading down your throat -Soothing, serenading and more importantly, lingering. To remind you that the mangois indeed the true king of the fruit realm. And that we cannot help but submit to itstasty tyranny. All hail the mango! Long live the mango! God save the mango!

functional benefits of aamras

Believe or not, Aamras does have other functional benefits other than tasting likemythical, golden nectar from the heavens. For one thing, it helps prevent heartdisease – The Beta-Carotene, Selenium, Potassium and Vitamin-E in the mangoespretty much ensure that. Being rich in iron and copper, it also helps produce bloodcorpuscles. In addition to all this, it builds your immune system, aids in digestion,controls blood pressure, prevents anemia, relaxes muscle tissues and occasionally,reminds you of summer vacations.

jaljeera

A hot summer day is magnified tenfold in India. The sun, once a trusted ally, is now avengeful god charring its antlike populace. Don’t worry he’ll calm down in a while.But till he does, what respite does a mortal have against the might of distant nuclearfusion of a main-sequence star that constantly turns hydrogen into helium*? Theanswer descends from the heavens in the form of Jaljeera - The perfect infusion ofcumin, lemon juice, black pepper and rock salt that functions both as an electrolyteAND an appetizer. Perfect for those summer days, those heavy meals, those elaboratefamily functions... Actually, you don’t need a reason to drink Jaljeera, you just need tobe.

functional benefits of jaljeera

With its electrolytic and replenishing properties, Jaljeera is a heatstroke's worstnightmare. Cumin (Jeera), one of its key ingredients, is a regular fixture in Ayurveda.Cumin alone is a natural anti-oxidant and cleanses your vocal chords. The blackpepper and rock salt help you cool down and digest food better. The ginger in it clearscongestion and combats nausea. It also acts as a muscle relaxant as a randomphilanthropic bonus. And as all this happens, the lemon juice in the drink with itsinnate Vitamin C fights exhaustion, detoxes and even helps in weight loss. All withoutbreaking a sweat!

kokum

A berry belonging to the mangosteen family and largely indigenous to the westernghats, Kokum is a specific affair. Seemingly made exclusively for the South Asianpalate (it grows nowhere else in the world!), Kokum, with its unique zest, is certainlya taste to reckon with. And eventually accept defeat to. (Yeah, it's that good) and thesherbet made from Kokum berries, a hint of cardamom, cumin and sugarcane extracthas been described as the reason why Ratna fell and decided to name an entiredistrict after the incident. But Ratnagiri's dubious nomenclature aside, Kokum is arelaxant, an anti-oxidant and an appetizer. So when you treat yourself to Kokum,Kokum treats you back.

functional benefits of kokum

Being a very specific berry, available in very specific locations, Kokum has very specificproperties. Our Kokum, sourced specifically from Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, helps inlowering cholesterol, cleanses the digestive tract, is an amazing appetizer andpossibly, a good friend and confidant in the years to come. Xanthone and Garcinol,which sound like fictitious villains from pulp literature, are very real heroes found inthe literature of our pulp. Together, they have potent anti-oxidant, anti-glaucoma,anti-ulcer, anti-fever, anti-vertigo (Kokum does indeed up the ante with its ‘antis’),anti-allergic, anti-bacterial and anti- inflammatory properties (Phew!).

jamun kala khatta

Jamun Kala Khatta is not quite the Kala Khatta (of chemical Gola stain fame) yougrew up with... A paradox of sorts, this Kala Khatta, dark purple and not black, datesall the way back to the year 100 AD. Made at the peak of civilization, this drink wascalled Raga. And those who had it, described it as music for the taste buds. (Theyalso described actual music as fragrance for the ear.). Therapeutic as it is tasty, theysay Kala Khatta can be used to cure a host of ailments. (Hangovers? Certainly!) Butdon't take our word for it. Try it out. Take a little swig. Fancy a gulp. Infer a chug.Who knows? You might even describe it as a great novel for the nostrils.

functional benefits of jamun kala khatta

Jamun Kala Khatta weaves in several nutritional quadrants quite seamlessly. A greatsource of essential minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus andsodium, Jamun is the heavy hitter here with anti-diabetic, pro-digestive and skin-clearing properties. A source of iron and Vitamin C, Jamun helps cure anaemia andkill fatigue. Also, Jamun juice is said to improve eyesight and remove hoarseness ofvoice. If, by an off chance, you enjoy seeing and talking, then Jamun Kala Khatta isTHE drink for you. Oh and Jamun is also rich in naturally occurring folic acids whichare key components of DNA. You know, the building blocks of life. No big deal. Nope.Not at all. This is just like any another drink.

aam panna

The pre-vacation between your actual summer vacation and the last day of the finalexams.The buffer time it took for your teachers to grade you, to graduate you intoanother class. That was the window of The Kairi. There was something poetic aboutraw, unfledged mangoes enticing our fully formed taste buds. Like it was anotherfruit altogether. Mixed with spices, mint and served cold, almost inversely to thesoaring temperatures outside. You gushed it down in a single gulp. But the momentlingered forever.

functional benefits of aam panna

The Aampanna cares. It cares if you’ve eaten well. It cares if you’ve not. And if youhaven’t,then it takes care of you. With its numerous digestive properties, it’s avaliant fighter of terrible gastrointestinal disorders like diarrhoea, dyspepsia anddysentery. Not only that, due to its incredible Vitamin C content (more so thanripened mangoes), it’s a powerful antioxidant and dreaded foe of scurvy (pirates,listen up). And mothers to be, if morning sickness troubles ye, look no further and bythat we mean look at Aam panna.

golgappe ka pani

Nothing makes you stop in your tracks in a harried evening like the sight of aGolgappewala (Or Panipuriwala. Or Phuchkawala. Or Patashewala. The list goes on.)The very thought of a Golgappa can make you salivate like you did the first time tohad one. You couldn’t believe yourself. You couldn’t believe that they could makefood taste like this. But they did. And we bring you the same Golgappe ka Pani. Well,minus the aftermath of the gastrointestinal horrors that you might or might not havefaced.

functional benefits of golgappe ka pani

Other than the functional benefits of salivating (of there are many we’re sure),Golgappe ka Pani has tamarind, lemon juice and a hint of red chillies. The tamarindmakes it a awesome immunity booster (what with its anti-oxidant properties and all),while the lemon juice makes it a potent digestive aid. The chilli bits make it apowerhouse of nutrients like Vitamin A and E, copper, iron and potassium. Who knewsomething this tasty could be this good for you?

chilled rasam

Rasam, a preparation as delicious as its phonetics. An essential suffix to every southIndian meal, Rasam is quite simply put, mesmerizing. That's why we came up withChilled Rasam. And we know, Rasam is meant to be had hot. That's what we thoughtas well. Then we tried it chilled. This opened up a whole new world for us. This spicytomato drink is a lot more than it lets on. Add the word, 'cocktail' to the mix and youhave your very own Subcontinental-Condimental-Bloody-Mary (working title).Bottom's up!

functional benefits of chilled rasam

Other than being the tastiest digestive to ever exist, Rasam with it's tomato andtamarind content is high on organic acids like citric acid and tartaric acid. Both areknown for their incredible anti-oxidant properties and for having the same first name.Tomatoes are also the greatest source of lycophenes, which gives it digestiveproperties. Lycophenes also improve blood functions like regulate platelet activity. Wethink it's because they are both red coloured and they stick up for one another.

sattu drink

An indispensable staple of erstwhile provincial Bihar, our Sattu drink is made from arecipe dating back hundreds of years. Finely ground chickpeas, sand roasted toperfection coupled with lemon juice, puréed onions and some light spices to give itthe right amount of zest. A zest deserving of Patliputra's finest drink. A meal on it'sown, Sattu leaves you with a sense of fullness, but not in a weird hot air balloon way.In a healthy, model-posing-for-a-sculpture way. Really. Try it.

functional benefits of sattu drink

Chickpeas are a potent source of proteins. So much so, they should be called 'poteins'.But let's not. However they are chock full of dietary fibres. Speaking of dietary, Sattuis a ultimate dieter's drink. Not only does it aid in hunger control, it also helps inreducing bad (LDL) cholesterol in your body. Without a doubt, this is definitiveindigenous answer to the protein shake.

ginger lemon tea

Darjeeling tea is not your average tea. It's called the 'Champagne of Teas' for a reason.It's fruity demeanour, light in its essence, is one of the most distinct and sought afterflavours on the planet. Fancy words aside, Darjeeling Tea *is* special. Other thanbeing the first Indian product to receive the GI (Geographical Indication) tag, meaningonly it is permitted to be grown in Darjeeling. So you can bet your uh, essence that alot of care goes into plucking and sorting it. Then packing and blending it. Thenbrewing and serving it. Oh, and did we mention that it's brewed with ginger andlemon? Well it's in the name so no surprise there. The aftertaste alone is worth awhole conversation on its own. Wait. This actually would've been a surprise.

functional benefits of ginger lemon tea

Darjeeling black tea (amber coloured) is a known anti-oxidant, it helps reducinginflammation and other oxidation related internal hullabaloo (OORIH). It alsoprevents halitosis and general bad breath problems. It is not a substitute for brushingor dentists though. Oh, and the ginger in it is a massive immunity booster. Did youknow that ginger contains essential amounts of chromium, magnesium and zinc thathelp in regulating blood flow and combat motion sickness. Despite all this, gingerdenies being in a thrash metal band.

tulsi tea

A leaf as medicinal as it is sacred, Tulsi is mainstay in North Indian courtyards and filmsets that intend to show North Indian courtyards. Hot Tulsi preparations are often hadfor their health many health benefits. Our Tulsi Tea is confluence of the North and theEast. The glory of Darjeeling tea coupled with the subtle musings of Tulsi. Theycomplement each other very well. Sometimes, Darjeeling Tea is all "Hey Tulsi, you area flavour" and Tulsi's all "Hey you are a nice tea." All great relationships are based oncompliments.

functional benefits of tulsi tea

All the benefits of tea aside, Tulsi itself is a powerhouse of immunity. Often used toquell fevers and colds, Tulsi is host to benefits that range from easing respiratoryproblems to kidney stones (yup). Tulsi has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Itis supposed to aid in capillary function and control blood pressure. And due to it'seugenol content, is helpful in removal of free radical and prevent heart ailments. It isalso an anti-inflammatory. And a relaxant. And frankly, a bit of a show off.

featured ingredients

featured ingredients

featured ingredients

featured ingredients

Behind every successful drink, is a memory..

Paper Boat maybe new on paper but it’s runby industry veterans. Our directors dadscome from varied backgrounds. Thefounding fathers being Neeraj Kakkar, JamesNutall, Suhas Misra and Neeraj Biyani (weare slightly Neeraj inclined). Neeraj K has abackground as a stalwart in the soft drinkindustry. James is the force behind ourpackaging prowess. Both Neeraj and Jameswent to the Wharton School of Business,Pennsylvania - Where they bonded overdrinks and Neeraj convinced James to shiftbase to India. It must’ve been a hell of adrink.

Suhas has a degree in marketing from IIMCalcutta which he put to good use withstints in the soft drink and cellphoneindustry leading to a marketing strategiesstartup and ultimately here. Neeraj B, anSRCC and MDI alum, also brings hisbeverage background into play as ouroperations quadrant. Together, they are theMount Rushmore of Hector. The A-Team.The Fantastic Four.

Contact Us