Loose Leaf Yaupon Tea Starter Kit – 3 Roasts + Glass Tumbler

Crisp, bright, and lightly grassy with a hint of natural sweetness and a clean finish. Think of it as a smoother, gentler version of traditional green tea with no bitterness, no astringency. The flavor has delicate grassy notes, subtle savory undertones, and a soft, lingering finish.

Lost Maples has a smooth, golden cup with caramel and roasted nut flavors, followed by hints of raisin and soft earth. The medium roast produces a warmer, deeper flavor than green yaupon without the bold intensity of a dark roast. It finishes mild and comforting with zero bitterness.

Marfa Dark Roast has a rich, toasty flavor with warm notes of roasted nuts and subtle sweetness. The finish is full-bodied and smooth with no bitterness, thanks to yaupon's naturally tannin-free profile. If you enjoy dark roast coffee or black tea, this cup will feel familiar but cleaner.

Yes. Yaupon tea has far fewer tannins than traditional tea or coffee, making it one of the gentlest caffeinated options available. Many customers with sensitive digestion find it comfortable for daily drinking. Green yaupon also acts as a prebiotic to support beneficial gut bacteria.

Yes. Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) has been consumed for thousands of years by indigenous peoples of the American Southeast. It is naturally free of tannins, which means it will not cause the stomach irritation common with traditional teas. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or caffeine-sensitive.

Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) is the only naturally caffeinated plant native to North America, a South American cousin to yerba mate, but grown right here in Texas. Unlike traditional green tea, yaupon is naturally low in tannins, so it is smooth, never bitter, and impossible to over-steep. Unlike yerba mate, the flavor is lighter and the caffeine feel is gentler. Yaupon was consumed by indigenous peoples for centuries before being rediscovered as a modern American green tea.

CatSpring Yaupon is USDA Organic, Regenerative Organic Certified, FairWild Certified, Kosher, Go Texan Certified, and carries the Intertribal Agriculture Council's Made by American Indians trademark. The company is indigenous women-owned and fourth-generation Texan.

If you do not love your yaupon, CatSpring will send you a free shipping label so you can share your tea with someone you think will love it. The guarantee covers all domestic orders. Exclusions include depleted cartons, partial bundle returns, in-store purchases, third-party purchases, and international orders.