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What is Yaupon?

Yaupon is a sustainable alternative to coffee and tea which require conventional farming applications that can be disruptive to local ecosystems. We sustainably harvest our yaupon in its natural environment; no harmful chemicals are applied and no irrigation is needed for the plant to thrive.

North America’s only native caffeine source.

Antioxidants

Yaupon contains a variety of antioxidants that have been shown to reduce blood pressure and inflammation

Improves Mood

Yaupon has been shown to heighten mental acuity and improve mood.

Organic And Sustainable

Yaupon is a fully sustainable tea product. No irrigation. No herbicides. No pesticides.

Yaupon is a shrubby evergreen in the holly family

Yaupon is North America’s only native caffeine source. For centuries, the inhabitants of the coastal plains of the southeastern United States have consumed tea made by infusing the leaves in hot water.

Health Benefits

Yaupon, like the related plants yerba mate and guayusa, contains a variety of compounds including xanthines, like the potent antioxidant theophylline, as well as theobromine, caffeine, among other phenolic compounds which have been shown to help

reduce blood pressure and cortisol levels,
reducing inflammation,
lowering the risk of cancers, heart disease and diabetes.

Additionally, these compounds have been shown to heighten mental acuity, elevate mood and improve skin complexion.

Yaupon, Tea & Infusions

Discover yaupon, North americas native tea and our other flavorful organic tea blends and infusions

Yaupon Facts

Yaupon reduces oxidative stress in the body and is a powerful anti-inflammatory.
No irrigation, no herbicides.
Speeds up muscle recovery.
Yaupon is a chemopreventive, meaning it inhibits cancer cells.