Root Beer Float (organic)

I am not sure. That’s pretty much all I can say. I’m not sure. The dry tea has a similar smell to Apres Ski. There is just something…off about it. Is there burdock root in this tea? I thought that ingredient was the culprit for the slightly “garbage” smell in Apres Ski but it is not listed in the ingredients here. Anywhoodles, the root beer smell is there but, again, it is followed by a slightly off smell that can be a bit off putting.

The tea improves moderately when brewed. The root beer flavor is definitely there. It’s much more appealing in tea form than I thought it would be. There is also a nice vanilla background. It’s not as strong as I would like it but it’s there and it enhances the root beer flavor very nicely. The white chocolate added a nice creaminess that brought out the “float” in root beer float. However, there is still a slight off smell that did not go away with brewing like it did in Apres Ski. I added 2 tsp of brown sugar and the all-around flavor of the tea improved.

I also noticed many floaters in this tea. I’m a neat freak so that irked me a little. I ended up straining my tea through a cheesecloth before drinking.

This smells amazing EXACTLY like a Root Beer Float actually.Truth in advertising.

Steeped less for shorter.That’s the rule of thumb for DT’s black teas or you’ll get a bitter surprise.

Maybe should have tried it iced but this morning was chilly and I felt like a nice hot tea to start the day with.I sincerely hope this is better then the Cherry Coke tea I tried yesterday.

As for taste it’s pretty nice actually.Lightly sweet the Root Beer flavor comes through nicely…It’s a gimmicky tea and I don’t think this will be a regular menu option but as a one off 20 gram bag it’s worth it.

I had this for the first time from the store. I ordered it as a hot soy tea latte. It was HEAVEN. The balance between root beer tastiness and latte creaminess was perfect. The soy milk added a nice bit of sweet without having to go crazy on the sugar.

I bought some for home but I haven’t had the same success. I’ve brewed it as a regular hot tea, added a bit of cream and sugar. It tastes very weak and bland. I’ve also tried making my own tea latte but I used regular milk and again, bland. I think the trick for a hot latte is to use soy milk. I have yet to try it as a cold drink.

I had to buy this, it came in a cutesy (root) beer bottle. How could anyone pass it up. Not to mention it smells exactly like root beer, in both the dry notes & as it steeps.
I had originally made some this morning for my daughter (who is avid about trying teas, although rarely likes them), sipping this slightly cooled it was quite bitter & I knew she wouldn’t like it. I advised her to wait until it got colder (over ice), even then she didn’t like it. She found it to only have a slight root beer taste, which I agree on, I also got a hint of vanilla. It was good but could have been more root beer tasting (I always add extra leaves when steeping). I’m hoping on the next go with slightly more leaves I can get more flavour from it.

All I can really say about this tea is it is certainly intriguing for what it is. It may not be the same as a real root beer float; however it’s pretty much as close as your going to get with tea and without adding ice cream.

The minute I opened this tea I could confirm without a doubt it smelled like a root beer float, the vanilla really imparts the float aspect to me. I would have been nicer to have a smidgen more vanilla come through in the steeped beverage as it probably would have solidified the float aspect of this tea even more; however it is still a winner in my books.

This is one I will probably keep on hand, not only just to be able to smell it, but I am sure once people see a root beer float tea they will be wanting to try it, I mean I have that issue with a large portion of my dessert teas as it is!

This one… well, I wouldn’t rate it as a fave but it’s not bad. I tried it hot at first with my standard milk + sugar and it was okay. I let it cool (got watching a movie – Brave – and largely forgot about my cup!) and had a few sips. It’d probably be better cold, to be honest.

There’s no mistaking what flavor this tea is supposed to be. It smells exactly like root beer: spicy, malty, and creamy. The dry leaves have an overwhelmingly sweet aroma from the vanilla, but the cinnamon still comes through. The steeped tea smells exactly the same, with a hint white chocolate. Unfortunately, it doesn’t taste as flavorful or dynamic as it smells. I found this tea to be quite weak even though I used 2 tsp per 8oz of water.

Sweetener is definitely necessary to achieve that true root beer float flavor and to ease the slightly bitter aftertaste. I also added a bit of milk as I always do with flavored black teas. I found myself enjoying my cup even more as it cooled some, so I’m going to try this iced next.

I went in with my tumbler for tea of the day when it was first released. The worker said it was really good and surprisingly tasted just like root beer, and it did! I was really impressed since I absolutely love root beer (and tea!) and perfect combination, right? I personally think it tastes good both hot and iced! Fun summer tea :)

I really enjoy this tea! I wasn’t sure when I smelled the dry leaves, but I decided to buy it and give it a shot. I really enjoy the root beer taste, and I think I can sense a little bit of vanilla in there. I left the bag in to see how the flavor might change and it did seem to get bitter with time. Next time I may try and make a latte with a little bit of sweetener for fun, but all in all I really like this tea! It’s a nice treat.

im sorry, david. But I really hate this tea. It just tastes like fake root beer and its just not good. I love David’s Tea but I really, really dislike this tea.
-Its a good thing I only bought 15 grams

I love how this tea smells.

I brewed it up last night for some iced tea and it’s got a pretty good flavor overall. Am I slightly disappointed that it doesn’t taste like an actual root beer float? Yeah, I am. But looking at it realistically, it’s tea.

And as a tea, it’s pretty darned tasty.

I am considering adding either whipped cream or root beer flavored vodka to it. Probably the whipped because it seemed to lack that super creamy flavor I expected.

I got it because I loooooove root beer floats. So I had high hopes.

I must admit, it didn’t meet my hopes. Sure, it tasted like a tea version of a root beer float, but it wasn’t a root beer float. I guess my expectations were a bit out of line. But it was good! Root beer-y, vanilla-y, yummy. I always let my tea cool a bit since my mouth isn’t a fan of hot liquids, and from the other reviews I gather it gets better as it cools. I would agree, but then again I don’t know what it tastes like hot. I would definitely buy it again.

Next up: cherry cola…

I think I need to try this stronger. I steeped it as I do all my black teas, and added milk and sugar. Unfortunately, it’s kind of weak and while it has the potential to be a lovely spicy tea with some vanilla, it falls flat.

i was very excited to try this tea, unfourntetly it left me a bit disappointed, i was hoping it would have a touch more vanilla in it. oh well ill still drink it. i love that it has actual root beer roots in it. oddly enough i did feel like this tea had a carbonated taste to it even though it clearly not carbonated. this wasnt a bad tea, and its not my favorite so far, but its different. every time someone comes to my house now i say "hey do u want to try some weird tea?’ and they always choose the root beer float.

This smells like root beer syrup in the bag. That is the only way I can describe the concentrated root beer smell which carries over to the steeped tea. The first sip was horrible. There was some root beer taste in there with an overpowering bitterness that hit the sides of my tongue. I hate bitter. I added a little sugar to it and it tasted slightly better, but still quite bitter. The next delivery of a metric ass ton of sugar seems to have tamed the bitter beast, but I’m left puzzled. Why make a drink that tastes like warm flat root beer, but isn’t root beer? Would I think to pour tea into my root beer? Nope. So why this mix of flavors? It tastes like quality old fashioned root beer at least, not that cheapy mass produced stuff, but it is probably not any better for me after balancing the balancing all the bitter with sugar. Sadly, I didn’t catch any of the creamy float part of the name. Amusement of making an apple taste like an orange aside, I really don’t get this tea and would rather just have a glass of real root beer instead.

It’s too bad there isn’t a puzzled or bewildered face to use for this rating, because that would have been perfect for me!

I kept a pitcher of this tea in my fridge at all times over the summer. It’s delicious.

This tea was weird hot, and really weird cold. That being said, I steeped it in some soda water, and thoroughly enjoyed it….. root beer without the calories and sugar!

I love it.

I had this first as an iced tea, which was delicious and made me feel like I really drinking root beer (hey, does David’s Teas do iced lattes? If they do, that would make it a true root beer float). It’s also nice hot, although a little less root beer-y and a little stronger.

A root beer doesn’t taste like root beer.

Smells very nice though! They definite made it smell like real root beer. I think I can use it as a air freshener lol. The taste is disappointing. I don’t add sugar in my tea, maybe that will taste better?

UPDATE: I gave the rest away to my friend. He said it taste totally like root beer….I guess I have to go get some more :P

UPDATE 2: Well, sorry to say, I still can’t get it to taste like root beer.