Building a Native Tea Movement Together
Some collaborations are transactional. Others are aligned at the root.
Our partnership with Mountain Rose Herbs is grounded in a shared belief that botanicals deserve transparency, stewardship, and long term responsibility. Both of our companies operate with the understanding that plants are not trends. They are part of ecosystems, communities, and cultural histories that must be honored.
For more than thirty years, Mountain Rose Herbs has cultivated trust in the herbal industry through:
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Organic integrity
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Environmental accountability
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Botanical education
CatSpring Yaupon has spent the past decade restoring awareness of America’s only native caffeine through regenerative harvest practices rooted in Texas soil.
Together, this collaboration strengthens a larger movement toward domestic, ethically sourced, climate resilient tea.
Shared Standards and Accountability
Mountain Rose Herbs is known for rigorous supplier vetting and clear certification standards. Their customers expect transparency regarding agricultural practices, labor ethics, and ecological impact.
As they state:
"We believe transparency is a critical component of ethical business practices.”
That standard of accountability is reflected in the certifications that guide our work:
These certifications address soil health, biodiversity, social fairness, and responsible wild harvest management. They are measurable systems designed to improve land and livelihoods over time.
For Mountain Rose Herbs, carrying yaupon was not simply about expanding a tea selection. It was about extending their commitment to certified organic botanicals into a domestic caffeine source that meets regenerative and ethical benchmarks.
For CatSpring Yaupon, partnering with a company built on long term environmental stewardship reinforces our own accountability.
Education as Shared Stewardship
Mountain Rose Herbs has always paired retail with education. Their botanical library and editorial content reflect a belief that customers should understand the plants they are using.
When they introduced yaupon to their audience, they emphasized:
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Its Indigenous roots in the American South
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Its role as a native caffeine source
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Its regenerative harvest model
That approach mirrors CatSpring Yaupon’s commitment to restoring yaupon responsibly.
As an Indigenous woman owned company founded by Abianne Falla, a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, CatSpring views yaupon as a plant with cultural lineage and ecological responsibility attached to it.
By collaborating, both companies contribute to a more informed marketplace. Education reduces hype and increases trust. It allows yaupon to stand on its history and agricultural integrity rather than novelty.
A Domestic Alternative in a Global Category
The global tea industry faces scrutiny around deforestation, labor practices, and climate vulnerability. Many teas travel thousands of miles before reaching consumers.
Yaupon offers a distinctly domestic alternative. It:
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Grows wild in the American South
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Thrives in drought conditions
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Requires no irrigation or chemical inputs
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Is harvested and roasted in the Texas
For Mountain Rose Herbs, offering a domestic tea grown under regenerative and FairWild standards expands options for customers who prioritize ethical and environmental sourcing.
For CatSpring Yaupon, collaboration with a nationally respected botanical retailer increases access to a climate resilient caffeine source rooted in American soil.
Expanding Access Through Wholesale Offerings
Through our wholesale offerings, CatSpring Yaupon supplies organic yaupon tea to Mountain Rose Herbs for national distribution.
This collaboration allows yaupon to reach herbalists, tea formulators, educators, retailers, and conscious consumers across the country.
Wholesale partnerships shape how botanicals are introduced and understood in the market. Mountain Rose Herbs brings decades of credibility and a research oriented customer base. CatSpring brings regenerative harvest systems, FairWild certification, Indigenous stewardship, and rural employment initiatives.
The result is a supply chain rooted in transparency from harvest to retail shelf.
Looking Ahead
Yaupon is still emerging in the national tea conversation. Its history is ancient, but its modern retail presence is young.
Collaborations with established botanical leaders accelerate responsible growth. Mountain Rose Herbs provides an educational platform and retail infrastructure built on trust. CatSpring Yaupon provides regenerative agricultural systems and Indigenous stewardship of a native plant.
Together, we are contributing to a more resilient domestic tea supply and a marketplace that values transparency over novelty.
This partnership represents more than distribution. It represents shared responsibility for how botanicals are grown, harvested, and introduced to future generations.
We are proud to build that future together.
Looking to expand your beverage program with domestically grown, Regenerative Organic Certified yaupon? Learn more about becoming a CatSpring Yaupon wholesale partner here.
