Yaupon
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From Fence Line to Remedy: How Yaupon is Reclaiming Wellness, Naturally
Could the wild “weeds” in your backyard be the key to wellness, restoration, and resilience? In this episode of Advancing Eco Agriculture, CatSpring Yaupon co-founder Abianne Falla shares the powerful...
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Yaupon & Barista Magazine: A Moment of Recognition for a Native Tea
CatSpring Yaupon was highlighted in Barista Magazine’s exploration of coffee alternatives—an acknowledgment that felt both meaningful and deeply personal. Here’s why the recognition matters, what it says about yaupon holly...
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What It Meant to Be Seen: A Day with The Washington Post
A behind-the-scenes peek at our sustainable, Texas‑grown yaupon journey as featured in The Washington Post—wild‑harvested, wellness in a cup.
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Rooted in Resilience: CatSpring Yaupon Wins NBJ 2025 Stewardship & Sustainability Award
After 14 years of regenerative growth and mindful harvesting, CatSpring Yaupon is honored to receive NBJ’s 2025 Stewardship & Sustainability Award—a milestone that celebrates our legacy and fuels our next...
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Exploring Yaupon's Past and Future with the BBC
A BBC feature explores yaupon’s hidden history, cultural significance, and modern revival—asking what it means to rediscover America’s forgotten native tea growing in plain sight.
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When Texas Country Reporter Came to Cat Spring
Some visits feel special before the cameras ever roll. When Texas Country Reporter came to Cat Spring, Texas, it wasn’t just a filming day—it felt like a genuine meeting of...
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2016 Winner of Best Tea from Southern Living Magazine
In 2016, Southern Living named CatSpring Yaupon Best Tea, recognizing a native Southern plant and the people helping bring it back to the cup.
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NPR Asking Us “Why” — And Following Where It Led
A Texas drought sparked a simple question: why was one native plant thriving when everything else struggled? Featured on The Business Review, CatSpring Yaupon reflects on curiosity, perspective, and the...
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NPR Morning Edition: The Buzz on America’s Forgotten Tea Plant
NPR’s Morning Edition explores the revival of yaupon, a native, naturally caffeinated plant once central to Indigenous culture and trade—and now finding its way back into modern cups.
