Yaupon
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Rooted in Resilience: CatSpring Yaupon Wins NBJ 2025 Stewardship & Sustainability Award
After 14 years of regenerative growth and mindful harvesting, CatSpring Yaupon is honored to receive NBJ’s 2025 Stewardship & Sustainability Award—a milestone that celebrates our legacy and fuels our next...
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Declare Your Independence from Coffee
This season, rethink your caffeine ritual. Discover yaupon—an uplifting native tea harvested locally in Texas. It's a clean, sustainable alternative to coffee with naturally smooth caffeine and zero jitters.
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How Yaupon Tea Helps Revive America’s Grasslands
Grassland restoration isn’t just about soil. It’s about life. At CatSpring Yaupon, we’re growing more than native tea—we’re helping bring back one of the most vital and endangered ecosystems in...
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Cold-Steeped and Summer-Ready: Why Yaupon is the Tea of the Season
June is Iced Tea Month—and there’s no better way to celebrate than with yaupon, a smooth, naturally caffeinated native tea that’s as refreshing as it is restorative. Here’s how to...
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When a Drink Is the Snack: Rethinking How We Nourish Ourselves
Snacks don’t always need a wrapper. From warm mugs to cool sippers, drinks are quietly stepping into the role of nourishment. Here’s how yaupon—our native tea with smooth caffeine—is part...
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Yaupon's Journey from Indigenous Tradition to Regenerative Future
Discover how CatSpring Yaupon honors the rich history of America's native tea through Indigenous recognition and regenerative practices, bringing a timeless tradition to your cup.
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What Yaupon Tea Tastes Like (According to the People Who Drink It)
If you’ve never tasted yaupon, you might wonder what it’s like. Is it earthy like green tea? Sweet like rooibos? Herbal? Bold? The answer is yes—and more. In honor of...
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What Are Tannins? Why It Makes a Difference In Yaupon Tea
Tannins are the compounds behind the puckery dryness in red wine and black tea—but did you know that not all teas contain them? Learn what tannins are, how they affect...
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How Yaupon Tea Can Support Lymphatic Drainage & Natural Detox
Honoring your body’s natural flow starts with the small things—like a cup of yaupon. Here's how our native tea fits into mindful lymphatic care.
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The 6 Best Teas for Lymphatic Drainage (Ease Swelling)
In our modern world, it is essential to alleviate swelling from lymph fluid build up in order to maintain a good overall health. Just as your circulatory system constantly moves blood around your...
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Sip on Steady Joy with Yaupon Tea
Yaupon is more than a cup of tea—it’s a grounding ritual with smooth caffeine and plant-based calm. Discover how this native brew nurtures optimism, balance, and everyday joy.
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What is Yaupon?
Never heard of yaupon? You’re not alone—this little plant has been powering people for centuries. As the only naturally caffeinated plant native to North America, it was brewed by Indigenous...