This one starts with honeybush and licorice — sweet and rounded on their own — then picks up sarsaparilla, wintergreen, and a snap of spearmint, which is about where it stops tasting like tea and starts tasting like the soda fountain. Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves show up next, doing what chai spices always do: warming everything up without taking over. Star anise adds a little extra licorice depth, orange peel keeps it from getting too heavy, and vanilla flavoring and root beer extract tie the whole thing back to its namesake. It's caffeine-free, so it works any time you want something that tastes like nostalgia but pours out of a teapot instead of a bottle. Steep it hot and drink it straight, or let it cool and pour it over ice. Either way, a strainer or an infuser mug is all the equipment you need. The Blend Herbal tea — no tea base, naturally caffeine-free. Flavor character: sweet and root beer-forward, with a cooling mint edge and warm chai spice underneath. Sarsaparilla root Honeybush Licorice root Spearmint leaves Wintergreen leaves Cinnamon chips Ginger root Star anise Orange peel Cloves Vanilla flavoring Root beer extract Nutritional Info Caffeine-free. No added sugar. No sweeteners. How to Brew Hot: Bring water to a full rolling boil (212°F). Use 2 teaspoons per 8 oz cup of water. Steep for 7–10 minutes. Add milk for a creamier, throwback-style cup. Iced: Brew hot as directed, then cool and pour over ice. For cold brew, use 2 teaspoons per cup of cold water, refrigerate 8–12 hours, then strain and serve over ice — a splash of vanilla milk works well here too. Storage Tips Keep the pouch sealed and stored in a cool, dry spot away from direct heat and light. Reseal tightly after each use to keep the spice and mint notes from fading. FAQ Is this tea caffeinated? No — this is an herbal blend with no tea base, so it's naturally caffeine-free. Any time of day works. How do I brew this tea? Bring water to a full rolling boil (212°F). Use 2 teaspoons per 8 oz cup of water. Steep for 7–10 minutes. Makes approximately 11–14 cups per 1 oz bag. Can I make this iced? Yes. Brew hot as directed, then let it cool and pour over ice. For a stronger iced version, brew with slightly less water than usual so it doesn't go flat when the ice melts. It holds up well cold. Does this tea taste sweet without adding sugar? It has a naturally sweet, root beer-like character from the honeybush, licorice, and vanilla flavoring, with a spiced chai edge underneath. There's no added sugar in the blend — how sweet it tastes depends on brew strength and what you add, but it's genuinely good on its own. What's in this blend? Root Beer Chai contains sarsaparilla root, honeybush, licorice root, spearmint leaves, wintergreen leaves, cinnamon chips, ginger root, star anise, orange peel, cloves, vanilla flavoring, and root beer extract. No added sugar, no sweeteners. Can I add milk to this tea? Yes — Root Beer Chai holds up well with milk. Whole milk or oat milk both work, and a splash of vanilla oat milk leans into root beer float territory. If you're adding milk, steep for the longer end of the time range so the flavor doesn't get washed out. What other teas pair well with this one? If you like warm spiced teas, our other blended teas are worth exploring. And if you're a coffee drinker who's tea-curious, this is a solid place to start.