Yaupon

Explore how Indigenous communities have honored yaupon—one of North America’s only native teas—for ceremonial rites and vitality. Rooted in tradition, nurtured by CatSpring Yaupon. 

We all want energy that supports us—not something that sends us soaring. At CatSpring Yaupon, we believe energy should be steady, grounded, and natural. The kind that moves with you,...

Tannins are the compounds behind the puckery dryness in red wine and black tea—but did you know that not all teas contain them? Learn what tannins are, how they affect...

If you’ve never tasted yaupon, you might wonder what it’s like. Is it earthy like green tea? Sweet like rooibos? Herbal? Bold? The answer is yes—and more. In honor of...

Never heard of yaupon tea? You’re not alone—this little plant has been powering people for centuries. As the only naturally caffeinated plant native to North America, it was brewed by...

  It's 6 a.m. in the morning, and you're standing in your kitchen without the usual ritual. Two years ago, you quit coffee, and you've been searching ever since for...

You’ve probably heard of vitamin D, which we get from exposure to the sun, and vitamin C, from citrus fruits. We’d like to introduce you to another vitamin.  Vitamin P,...

Yaupon is new to the modern beverage landscape yet carries a rich history.  Traditional tea has been served worldwide for centuries and even the close cousin of yaupon, yerba mate,...

Our founder, Abianne Falla, shares why she loves two of our unique preparation methods. Marfa, our dark roast, has a nutty scent courtesy of our roasting process. This brew tastes...

And what exactly do we mean by, It’s Texan, for tea? First, Texan is our home town dialect, filled with “y’all” and “howdy” that call us back to a time...

Yaupon use pre-dates the formation of the United States of America. Before even early traders landed on these shores, many Native American tribes had a Yaupon tradition. TRADE OF YAUPON: Records show...

Four Basics About Yaupon Some common questions we get are what is yaupon and how do I tell others about it? It’s not a tea, but it’s similar. It’s used...