Frequently asked questions about yaupon, sustainability, preparation, and more.
How much caffeine is in Goldholly Yaupon Tea?
15-25mgper sachet - perfect for a morning cup, midday pick-me-up, or afternoon study session.
How is Goldholly Yaupon Tea different from regular tea?
Yaupon holly is a different species than tea - it's the northern cousin of yerba maté from South America. In addition to its unparalleled boost of theobromine + antioxidants + polyphenols, yaupon lacks the teeth-staining tannins in tea, leading to a naturally smoother taste.
Why is Goldholly Yaupon Tea good for the environment?
Grown in America means we don't have to ship it thousands of miles from Africa, Asia, or South America - unlike tea and coffee. Yaupon holly requires no pesticides, herbicides, or even fertilizer: just rainwater & sunshine. Our yaupon is native, drought-resilient, and provides home and food for pollinators and other native wildlife throughout the American South.
How does Goldholly Yaupon Tea help American farmers?
For our yaupon holly sourced from Texas, our partners harvest yaupon from surrounding ranches and farms, improving the land for grazing + farming and reducing the amount of harmful herbicides that farmers use.
For our yaupon holly sourced from Georgia & Florida, our partners run a regenerative yaupon agriculture operation: improving long-leaf pine ecosystems and creating jobs + living wages in rural communities.
Where does the name Goldholly Yaupon Tea come from?
The name is inspired by the golden color of yaupon holly after it has been brewed.
Is Goldholly Yaupon Tea packaging recyclable?
Our paper boxes are recyclable.
And how exactly do you pronounce yaupon, anyway?
It's commonly pronounced 'yo-pawn', denoted by the International Phonetic Alphabet notation as /ˈjɔˌpɑn/.
Not seeing the answer to your question? Reach out directly.
