It is here at long last. Another delightful energizing herb, this time straight from our own backyard in Texas on the outskirts of Austin. Yaupon has been a bit of a thorn in the side for most farmers and ranchers in central Texas. It has been considered a tenacious weed; it’s wonderful taste and clean energy almost completely forgotten. It is only when our search began to increase our line of caffeinated herbals (yerba maté, guayusa, coffee cherry) did we stumble upon a great local source of this wonderful tea. Completely hand harvested and processed, this native holly is as smooth as guayusa, with perhaps a bigger pick-me-up and a similar nutty, sweet, and very round mouth feel and clean finish. It is enjoyable to drink straight!
Texas yaupon is super high in antioxidants, up there with blueberries, and contains theobromine, known to chocolate lovers around the world as a blood pressure lowerer, and mild stimulant/pleasure creator.
A traditional Native American drink now recently rediscovered for our drinking pleasure and overall health and wellness.