Maubyis a type of tea or syrup made on many Caribbean islands, which has a distinct flavor that some say resemblesroot beer. Unlike root beer, mauby, which can also be spelledmabi,maby, andmavi, tends to have a fairly bitter aftertaste. People who love the drink say the taste is an acquired one, but still quite refreshing. It is by far one of the most popular beverages in the Caribbean, among both native residents and visitors to the region.