Pedernales Green Yaupon — Green Yaupon Tea — Loose Leaf & Tea Bags

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.

Green yaupon contains approximately 25 mg of caffeine per cup, along with theobromine and theacrine. This combination delivers a jitter-free energy boost; calm, focused energy that builds gently and lasts without the crash associated with coffee. The caffeine content is lower than coffee and comparable to many traditional green teas.

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.

Absolutely! Many customers say it is their favorite way to enjoy it. Pedernales stays bright and clean when chilled. Cold brew overnight in the fridge for an ultra-smooth, naturally sweet cup that needs nothing added. Full brewing instructions for hot, iced, and cold brew are included above.

Choose loose leaf if you enjoy the ritual of measuring and steeping and want the fullest flavor expression with the ability to re-steep. Choose individually wrapped tea bags if you want mess-free convenience for work, travel, or easy daily brewing. Both formats contain the same wild harvested green yaupon from Cat Spring, Texas.

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.