Why We Start With Listening
Every cup of yaupon tea begins with the land. But long before we ever harvested a single leaf, this native tea was known, named, and shared by Indigenous communities across the South.
We believe our job isn’t to take that story—it’s to listen to it, make space for it, and care for yaupon in a way that reflects where it comes from.
During National Indigenous History Month, We Pause
We pause to remember that yaupon is not new. It’s not a product. It’s a legacy. Tribes like the Caddo, Creek, and Cherokee drank yaupon in community—as a daily ritual and sacred tradition. It was called “the beloved tree.” It connected body, spirit, and land.
That’s why we don't just focus on what yaupon can do for your health. We also hold space for what it means—culturally, historically, relationally.
This tea has always been more than a trend. It’s been a way of life.
What We’re Committed To
Our work at CatSpring is shaped by a few core commitments:
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To care for the land by practicing regenerative agriculture—growing in a way that restores soil and supports biodiversity.
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To honor the plant by wild harvesting with respect, staying local, and using traditional methods.
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To walk humbly with the legacy of yaupon by acknowledging where it comes from and who first understood it.
Recognition That Reflects Responsibility
Because of these ongoing efforts, we’re honored to carry two marks:
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The Made/Produced by American Indians Trademark, from the Intertribal Agriculture Council. It reflects our shared ownership and commitment to honoring Indigenous stewardship.
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The RegenNation Seal, which recognizes our regenerative practices and ecological responsibility—not just sustainability, but renewal.
These aren’t marketing tools. They’re reminders. Of where this tea comes from. Of who it serves. Of what we’re still learning.
Yaupon Is a Living Story
As you sip yaupon, know this: you’re not just drinking a native tea with smooth caffeine. You’re joining a tradition that stretches across generations. One that invites us to be more thoughtful with what we grow, how we share, and how we show up for the land—and each other.
If you choose to bring yaupon into your daily rhythm, we invite you to do so with awareness of the story in your cup.
