About this tea
Steady energy. Clear focus. Rooted calm.
For millennia, Yaupon Holly - North America’s only native caffeinated plant - has lifted spirits and sparked connection. Once shared in gatherings and daily rituals across the American South, it remains a timeless symbol of renewal, community, and vitality.
Each cup delivers calm alertness and smooth, steady focus - no jitters, no crash, just nature’s clean, balanced energy. The flavor is bright yet mellow, slightly grassy with a gentle touch of sweetness and very little of the tannic bitterness found in most teas.
Sourced from wild trees and family farms in Central Florida, this pure yaupon blend captures nature’s finest in every sip. Sustainably grown and rich in antioxidants, it’s tea with deep roots - good for you and good for the planet.
Sip it hot to start your day, or brew it cold for a crisp, refreshing boost.
America’s original tea -- smooth, sustainable, and made for modern well-being.
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Experience the blend that started it all—America's Classic is 100% pure Yaupon Holly. For over 8,000 years, Yaupon Holly has been central to life in the Southeast, serving as a pillar of civilization for many indigenous tribes. The Timucua, for instance, revered Yaupon tea as a divine offering from their god of purity, Yahola. Its significance extended hundreds of miles; traces of Yaupon have been found in the sacred trading city of Cahokia, far from the nearest wild Yaupon tree. Beyond its role in religious ceremonies, Yaupon was valued for its medicinal and social uses. Taste the historic foundation for every tea we craft here at Rise Yaupon.
Hot Tea· Tea Bag
- 1
Start with boiling water
- 2
Steep a teabag 3–5 min
- 3
Steep and keep! Get 3 great cups from one teabag — just keep adding boiling water
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America's Classic Yaupon Tea
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America's Classic Yaupon Tea
$11.50
About this tea
Steady energy. Clear focus. Rooted calm.
For millennia, Yaupon Holly - North America’s only native caffeinated plant - has lifted spirits and sparked connection. Once shared in gatherings and daily rituals across the American South, it remains a timeless symbol of renewal, community, and vitality.
Each cup delivers calm alertness and smooth, steady focus - no jitters, no crash, just nature’s clean, balanced energy. The flavor is bright yet mellow, slightly grassy with a gentle touch of sweetness and very little of the tannic bitterness found in most teas.
Sourced from wild trees and family farms in Central Florida, this pure yaupon blend captures nature’s finest in every sip. Sustainably grown and rich in antioxidants, it’s tea with deep roots - good for you and good for the planet.
Sip it hot to start your day, or brew it cold for a crisp, refreshing boost.
America’s original tea -- smooth, sustainable, and made for modern well-being.
Florida Grown & Harvested
Sourced from our own land in Edgewater, Florida — America's only native caffeinated plant.
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