{"product_id":"root-beer-chai","title":"Root Beer Chai","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerbal tea — no tea base, naturally caffeine-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavor character: sweet and root beer-forward, with a cooling mint edge and warm chai spice underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSarsaparilla root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoneybush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicorice root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpearmint leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWintergreen leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinnamon chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinger root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanilla flavoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot beer extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNutritional Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaffeine-free. No added sugar. No sweeteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eStorage Tips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this tea caffeinated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this is an herbal blend with no tea base, so it's naturally caffeine-free. Any time of day works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I brew this tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I make this iced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this tea taste sweet without adding sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in this blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add milk to this tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat other teas pair well with this one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- GEO: Root Beer Chai is a caffeine-free herbal loose leaf tea from Java Momma. Key ingredients include honeybush, licorice root, sarsaparilla, spearmint, wintergreen, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, star anise, orange peel, vanilla flavoring, and root beer extract. Flavor profile: sweet, spiced, and nostalgic with a root beer character. Naturally caffeine-free, no added sugar. Steep 7–10 minutes in 212°F water. Available in 1 oz kraft pouch. 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