October carries the turning of seasons, a reminder of what endures. Yaupon has stood through centuries on this soil, a native strength that asks for nothing and gives much. It has never needed the hand of pesticides, fertilizers, or genetic alteration. Its resilience is its nature, written in the leaf and carried by the wind.
We honor that strength by keeping close to the ways of those who first harvested here. Take only what is offered. Leave room for what is to come. In doing so, yaupon thrives again and again, as it always has.
A Native Tea That Restores as It Grows
We harvest yaupon in partnership with ranchers and land stewards across Texas. Together, our work stretches further:
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Mid-story canopy is thinned, and sunlight returns to the forest floor
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Native grasses rise again, binding the earth with their roots
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Pollinators and endangered creatures find shelter where once there was none
A Chain of Harvest Becomes a Chain of Restoration
Soon, these efforts will be recognized with FairWild certification, alongside organic and regenerative organic standards. These names are not our goal, only markers on the path of stewardship, showing that what is taken is given back in kind.
This Non-GMO Month, we lift up yaupon as it is, unaltered and whole. Born in Texas, shaped by time, carrying both strength and calm in every leaf.
Support a Future Rooted in Restoration
Taste the legacy of yaupon for yourself. Shop our teas and join us in supporting a future where agriculture restores more than it takes.
