Description
- YAUPON IS THE ONLY CAFFEINE NATIVE TO NORTH AMERICA! It has a focused, jitter-free buzz because of its balance of caffeine and theobromine, the pleasure molecule familiar to lovers of dark chocolate.
- TASTE - A tantalizing range of complex flavors. Brewed lightly it is smooth and bright with a hint of caramel sweetness. Stronger or longer steepings yield a more bold, nutty and grassy flavor with a silky texture.
- HEALTH BENEFITS - Studies have found that yaupon has antioxidant levels comparable to other superfoods like green tea and blueberries, as well as anti-inflammatory properties.
- HUGGING TREES - Reforest instead of deforest. After recent fires in the Lost Pines Forest, yaupon is threatening to turn large parts of the forest into yaupon thickets. Removing yaupon helps restore natural plant community balance and is vital for prevention of forest fires.
- THE TOAD - We work with private property owners to remove yaupon as part of a conservation effort to restore breeding habitat for the critically endangered Houston Toad.
Dark roasted, wild harvested yaupon yields a jitter-free, energizing brew. Depending on strength, the flavor is anywhere from light, caramelly and buttery to rich, complex, nutty and roasty with a velvety texture. Yaupon is virtually free of tannins so you can steep longer to bring out more flavor without risking the bitterness of regular tea. In strong brews the slight bitterness of theobromine, coveted by lovers of dark chocolate, can be tasted (and felt!). Theobromine is the pleasure molecule that increases feelings of well being, contentment and focus.