American Yaupon Tea

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Wild-harvested from native stands in the coastal forests and sandy soils of the American Southeast. Traditionally roasted for preservation and to impart a smooth, balanced flavor w ith subtle notes of toasted grain and caramel. This yaupon is carefully dried and stabilized, allowing the leaves to brew into a clean, rich tea with a soft body and no bitterness. This is a truly wild harvest, never planted, never sprayed, never fertilized. Tended only by the ecology and the elements it thrives in. Each season it’s harvested at peak vitality and traditionally processed to retain optimal nutrition and a unique flavor profile. As North America’s only naturally caffeinated plant, yaupon contains beneficial polyphenols and plant compounds while remaining naturally low in fluoride compared to conventional tea. This is a powerful domestic staple that sustained people for thousands of years. Experience the rare and sacred gift of yaupon, traditionally known as “asi” or “cassina” among Indigenous peoples of the American Southeast. We owe them a deep debt of gratitude for preserving this plant relative and carrying forward humanity’s connection to it. More than a tea it’s a sacred plant. *Limited Seasonal Harvest Specifications: Species: Ilex vomitoria Harvest Method: Wild harvested Processing: Traditional-Green, Light Roast Leaf Type: Whole leaf (1/4" Cut & Sift) Origin: American Southeast, USA Shelf Life: Minimum 36 months. When stored dry and airtight, yaupon remains stable for many years. Storage: Cool, dry conditions Show more