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, is popular in South American countries and has spread across the globe.  Along the way, yaupon got lost in the dark history of America and indigenous people groups. That’s why we’re glad to revitalize this lost Native American treasure and share it once more with the larger...

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 Gimlet 4oz iced Pedernales yaupon 1.5oz gin 2 tsp sugar or honey dash absinthe (optional) Mix all ingredients and garnish with a lemon peel or lime wedge. CatSpring Yaupon Shaved Ice 1 cup of your favorite preparation method iced Shaved ice Pour the iced 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 best part is, it’s three steps away… Fill a pitcher with water. Add yaupon (1 large loose leaf pouch or 3-4 regular yaupon pouches) and saturate. How to cold brew Yaupon from CatSpring Yaupon on Vimeo. Refrigerate overnight. There you have it. A delicious, refreshing...

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 late afternoon or you’ve almost wrapped that last task at work. Pure dried yaupon that has been hand-harvested at one of our vetted suppliers, our Pedernales preparation method is a true labor of love. Enjoy!   About Green Yaupon.mp4 from CatSpring Yaupon on Vimeo.