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Cameron B. drank Root Beer Float Black Tea by 52teas

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One of the many 52teas selections sent to me by Kawaii433! I do enjoy root beer, so I’m happy she chose this one to share.

Hmm, I’m not sure about this one. It does have a fairly accurate root beer flavor, which is very tasty. However, it’s also quite woody. I’m not sure if that’s from the base tea or the added sarsaparilla root, but I’m finding it very distracting.

I definitely taste root beer, but I’m not sure I’m really getting the creamy “float” element here, and that may just be because of the strong woody overtones.

It’s still an enjoyable tea, and it does have a lovely root beer flavor. It just misses the mark for me a little bit with the ice cream element of the root beer float.

Flavors: Root Beer, Smooth, Sweet, Vanilla, Wood

Preparation

200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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Kawaii433
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I tried this one too but didn’t log it yet. I have 5 more grams to try it again but I tasted a really good rootbeer but no milk nor creme either.

Sil
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Same here. Yummy root beer, but not so much float.

Cameron B.
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I’m glad it’s not just me! It’s still nice as a root beer tea. :D

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Kawaii433
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I tried this one too but didn’t log it yet. I have 5 more grams to try it again but I tasted a really good rootbeer but no milk nor creme either.

Sil
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Same here. Yummy root beer, but not so much float.

Cameron B.
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I’m glad it’s not just me! It’s still nice as a root beer tea. :D

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Hi, I’m Cameron!

I’m a 30-something software engineer currently living in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two pugs, Gobo and Ume. I tend to cycle between my different hobbies, and they include piano, knitting, video games, board games, miniature painting, planners, bento, Korean skincare, and – of course – TEA! But really, what I’m best at is “collecting” hobby-related things… ;)

~ 2025 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
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I prefer my tea lukewarm or at room temperature and without milk or sugar. I steep Western style, and fluctuate between using big mugs or small teapots depending on the season.

I am always up for a swap! Just let me know if you’d like to try something in my cupboard.

Tea Preferences:
I enjoy both flavored and unflavored teas in many forms. These days, I drink mostly flavored teas, and I tend to gravitate most toward black, green, oolong, and herbal varieties. I do have a special fondness for straight Japanese green teas, however.

I do not sweeten my teas, and pre-sweetened teas are usually too sweet for me. I also do not enjoy stevia (or monkfruit, etc.).

I tend to reach for fruitier flavors rather than desserty ones these days, but I do have favorites from both categories. Willing to try anything once! There are a few ingredients/flavors that aren’t generally my jam, such as coconut, rose, lavender, and chocolate flavoring. But I also have teas that I love with some of those things, too! :)

Favorite Companies:
3 Leaf
Bird & Blend
Dammann Frères
Harney & Sons
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms
Lupicia
Old Barrel Tea Co
Simpson & Vail
Taiwan Tea Crafts
TeaVivre

Tea Rating Scale:
90-100: Outstanding! Permanent cupboard resident
80-89: Great – a possible staple
70-79: Good, but I wouldn’t buy it
60-69: It’s decent
50-59: Meh… I may or may not have finished the cup
40-49: Ick. Couldn’t finish it.
00-39: Repulsive, I spat it out

I will sometimes refrain from rating a tea if I feel I’m too biased due to my personal dislikes, or if I suspect the sample has been compromised by age or scent contamination.

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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZEuKf1-ppR-VXajO4vV39zU1N3zjFJteEPAynqD2yl0/edit?usp=sharing