Root Brew: Old-Fashioned Roots in a Brand-New Blend

A Little History Beneath the Foam 

Long before it became a classic American soft drink, root beer was something much closer to (wait for it) tea! 

Early versions were brewed from a mixture of roots, herbs, and spices. Sarsaparilla, burdock, dandelion, and licorice were slowly steeped to draw out their rich, earthy flavors. These blends were often home-brewed, passed down, and tweaked from family to family. 

It was not about carbonation or sweetness at first. It was about the craft of brewing something deep, complex, and rooted (quite literally) in nature. 

Over time, sugar, bubbles, and bottling transformed it into the soda we know today. But underneath all that fizz, the original idea remained: a blend of roots and spices, carefully brewed. And that is exactly what drew us back to it. 

Why Root Beer as a Tea? 

As a teenager, Connor was completely obsessed with root beer. He spent years experimenting with his own recipes and brewing attempts, chasing the perfect balance of spice, sweetness, and depth. 

Even through high school, he and his friends made a hobby of tracking down every root beer they could find, rating them, comparing them, debating which ones got it right. 

Then, years later, the idea found new life. While visiting family in Ohio, MaryClaire heard the request more than once: “You need to make a root beer tea.” 

With the suggestion came the onslaught of sweet nostalgia. We simply had to try it! 

Enter: Root Brew 

Root Brew is our way of honoring both the history and our fond memories of root beer. Not as a soda, but as it once was: a true brewed blend of roots, herbs, and spices that captures that familiar flavor in a completely new (and yet very old) way. 

It is smooth and layered, a nostalgic blend of roots and warm spices, crafted for a smooth, creamy brew. 

Root Brew is:  

What’s Inside the Brew 

Every ingredient was chosen to echo the traditional roots of root beer while creating a balanced, drinkable cup: 

Caffeine-free and deeply comforting, it is a blend you can enjoy any time of day. 

The Soda Jerk Spirit 

We could not create a root beer-inspired blend without tipping our hat (quite literally) to the soda jerks who made root beer floats an icon. 

There is something timeless about that image: The paper hat. The counter. The clink of glass. So, for this release, we leaned into that nostalgia in a big way, including a few playful nods you will see woven throughout our photos (yes, including the hat). 

We even created a printable template inspired by those classic hats for this launch! Some traditions are too fun to be left in the past. Use this template to make your own Piper & Leaf soda jerk hat at home!  

A Limited Release Worth Savoring 

Root Brew is a brand-new blend for us, but it feels like something that has been waiting in the wings for a long time. And because of the specialty ingredients and small-batch nature of this blend, it is a limited release. Small batches mean we won’t be restocking this one anytime soon. Once it is gone, it is gone! 

If you've ever been curious to try something a little different or taste something familiar, but in a new way. It's an invitation to return to your roots! 

How to Brew 

Brew it hot for a rich, grounding cup, or chill it and add a little sparkle for a bright, nostalgic twist! 

Turn It Into a Treat 

If you really want to lean into the nostalgia, Root Brew was made for this: 

Root Brew Float 

Instructions: 
Swirl tea, simple syrup, and sparkling water together. Top with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy immediately. 

Root Brew Cream Soda 

Instructions: 
Add tea concentrate, simple syrup, and sparkling water over ice. Swirl gently, then finish with a splash of cream. 

If all flavors tell a story, then Root Brew tells one that has been brewing for generations. 

From teenage experiments and taste tests to family requests across state lines, this blend has been a long time coming. We think you’ll love it as much as we do.