We're glad to compile some of the exciting modern research on yaupon from really intelligent folks. Here are links to the abstracts of a few studies:

Studies

Anti-inflammatory & chemopreventative effects
Impact of packing materials on antioxidant phytochemical stability in yaupon
Metabolomics, Chemotaxonomy, and Theacrine (oh my!)
Health Benefits & Energy boosting powers of the Ilex family
Nitrogen fertilizer and gender effects on the secondary metabolism of yaupon
Viable caffeine alternative for North Americans
Ritual Black Drink consumption at Cahokia