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Yaupon
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5 Reasons to Try CatSpring Yaupon
CatSpring Yaupon is not your average caffeinated drink. So, what makes CatSpring Yaupon so great? For starters, Yaupon is the only naturally caffeinated indigenous plant in North America, and was...
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Yaupon's Secret Powerhouse: Rutin
You’ve probably heard of vitamin D, which we get from exposure to the sun, and vitamin C, from citrus fruits. We’d like to introduce you to another vitamin. Vitamin P,...
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Why Roast Yaupon?
We have three different preparation methods-- Pedernales, Lost Maples, and Marfa. These are, respectively, our green yaupon, medium roast, and dark roast preparations. That’s great, but what does it mean?...
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Discover the History of Yaupon
Yaupon is new to the modern beverage landscape yet carries a rich history. Traditional tea has been served worldwide for centuries and even the close cousin of yaupon, yerba mate,...
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Beat the Summer Heat with Cold Yaupon
Do you want a yummy, iced drink to chase away the heavy heat of the afternoon? Look no further because we have three delicious recipes to refresh any day. Yaupon...
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How to Cold Brew Yaupon
Summer begins in two days, though here in Texas the heat has already arrived. We have the solution to combat the heat of the season. Cold brew yaupon! And the...
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Green Yaupon: A Labor of Love
Iced yaupon is one of our favorite remedies for the heat of summer. Reach for Pedernales, our green yaupon, to refresh anytime of day— whether on a hike in the...
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Types of Yaupon
Our founder, Abianne Falla, shares why she loves two of our unique preparation methods. Marfa, our dark roast, has a nutty scent courtesy of our roasting process. This brew tastes...
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What is Yaupon? 5 Things You Should Know about This Lost American Treasure
And what exactly do we mean by, It’s Texan, for tea? First, Texan is our home town dialect, filled with “y’all” and “howdy” that call us back to a time...
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Native American Uses of Yaupon
Yaupon use pre-dates the formation of the United States of America. Before even early traders landed on these shores, many Native American tribes had a Yaupon tradition. TRADE OF YAUPON: Records show...
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YAUPON: IT’S GOOD FOR YOU
We’re already convinced it’s delicious and refreshing. But did you know that yaupon tea is so much more than a warm mug on a windy day, or a soothing iced...
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4 Facts You Never Knew About Yaupon
Four Basics About Yaupon Some common questions we get are what is yaupon and how do I tell others about it? It’s not a tea, but it’s similar. It’s used...