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While we market our organic Yaupon Holly as a tea, it is not actually tea. The tea plant, (Camellia sinensis), is a separate plant species that originated in China. Tea is now grown all over the world, but it is difficult or impossible to grow in most parts of the United States.  Yaupon, on the other hand, is native to the United States from Texas to Florida and on to Virginia. Like the tea plant, Yaupon naturally contains caffeine in its leaves. It is the only caffeinated plant species native to the United States. Yaupon has been consumed as a food, medicine,...

Since day one, it has been an important part of our mission to help people who needed help, to pick people up when they are down, and speak up for those who don't have a voice. Whether it has been farmers impacted by environmental or economic catastrophe or indigenous people working to increase agency and awareness, we've always stood in solidarity with ALL the folks in our community. Why should this be any different?

Bryon White, co-founder of Yaupon Brothers American Tea Company, became an early-involved partner. Allowing students to not only tour their tea factory where students were able to process, bag and package the organic, Florida-native tea leaves, but to also create fundraising opportunities for the academy.

A few months back, we launched our Natural Wellness Yaupon Blend with the intention of giving our customers a blend which is more focused on health and wellness. Here's an inside look at our Natural Wellness Blend!