Yaupon Tea Benefits

What's so special about this plant? 50% of the caffeine in tea. Low in tannins. Theobromine, theophylline, antioxidants, and polyphenols. Organic, regenerative, and American-grown.

How It Compares to Coffee ☕ & Tea 🍵

Health benefits & environmental advantages that other caffeine can't match.

A graphic of a branch of yaupon holly with berries.

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Caffeinated

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Antioxidants + Polyphenols

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🦷 Low Tannins

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🌱 Always Organic

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🌳 Always Regenerative

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💧 Watered with Only Rain

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🗽 Grown in USA

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💯 USA Supply Chain

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🦌 Biodiversity Benefits

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🐴 Improves Ranch + Farm Health

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Yaupon is light ☀️ on you...

  • Illustration of the molecular structure of caffeine, symbolizing the natural energy-boosting properties found in yaupon holly and other caffeinated plants. Highlights the science behind sustained energy and focus.

    Lightly Caffeinated

    50% of the caffeine in tea, 25% of the caffeine in coffee. Yaupon's light caffeine content with antioxidants + polyphenols means that you can sip it throughout the day for sustained energy.

  • Diagram of theobromine's molecular structure, a natural stimulant found in yaupon holly. Highlights the plant's health benefits, including gentle energy boosts and antioxidant properties.

    Theobromine & Theophylline

    Theobromine: the so-called pleasure molecule, also found in cacao. Theophylline: an additional stimulant in the caffeine family, with benefits to breathing function.

  • Illustration of the molecular structure of rutin, an antioxidant found in yaupon holly, known for its health benefits, including promoting circulation and reducing inflammation. Highlights yaupon's gentle, low-tannin properties.

    Low in Tannins

    Higher tannins in coffee & tea can inhibit digestive enzymes and hinder utilization of vitamins. Yaupon's lack of teeth-staining tannins means a smoother sip that's gentler on your stomach.

Close-up of a yaupon holly branch with vibrant red berries and glossy green leaves, set against a blurred background of dappled sunlight. Showcases the organic and sustainable qualities of this caffeine-rich, native North American plant.
Graphic illustrating the jitter-free energy benefits of yaupon holly. The text highlights that naturally occurring compounds like caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline in yaupon tea release energy slowly, promoting mental clarity and a calming effect. Decorative yaupon berry icons frame the design.

...and light on the planet 🌎.

  • Outline map of the United States with a yaupon holly branch icon marking its native regions. Text emphasizes that yaupon holly is locally grown in the USA, highlighting its sustainability and American origins.

    Regional

    Sourced regionally from nearby small farms in the American South - not thousands of miles away.

  • USDA Organic certification badge in green and white, symbolizing adherence to organic farming standards and sustainable practices.

    Organic

    From family-run organic farms across the southeastern United States.

  • Seal for regeneratively farmed products in the United States, featuring a plant graphic symbolizing sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices.

    Regenerative

    Sustainably farmed using practices that benefit soil health, water management, and biodiversity.
Illustration of yaupon holly’s historical preparation methods, showcasing its rich cultural heritage as North America’s native caffeinated plant, used by indigenous communities for centuries.

A Long & Storied History

Yaupon has been consumed for its energizing properties and healthy benefits for hundreds of years: by Native Americans, settlers, and contemporary fans.

However, some evidence suggests that the drink was deliberately suppressed throughout the 1700s and 1800s by powerful European tea traders afraid of competition.

We're helping to bring it back.