Clean, crisp, and refreshing, Pedernales Green is our most vibrant expression of yaupon. It’s named for the Pedernales River, whose steady flow over limestone creates a sense of calm, clarity, and renewal.

Lightly prepared to preserve the leaf’s natural character, this green yaupon delivers a bright, clear cup that feels grounding and refreshing.

How it drinks:

• Crisp and clean with subtle vegetal sweetness

• Light-bodied and refreshing

• Always smooth, never astringent

Pedernales Green is often compared to a Japanese green tea, but because yaupon is naturally tannin-free, it lacks the sharp bite or bitterness—making it especially forgiving hot, iced, or cold-brewed.

Smooth and gently toasted, Lost Maples Medium Roast offers warmth without heaviness. It’s inspired by the rare beauty of Lost Maples State Natural Area, where ancient bigtooth maples create a landscape defined by depth, balance, and quiet surprise.

This medium roast brings out soft, rounded flavors while keeping yaupon’s signature clarity.

How it drinks:

• Mild and balanced with gentle caramel and toasted notes

• Smooth and approachable, with no sharp edges

• Easy to enjoy cup after cup

Lost Maples is most similar to an oolong—rounded and lightly roasted—but without the astringency or dryness found in traditional teas.

Rich, toasty, and naturally smooth, Marfa Dark Roast is our deepest expression of yaupon. It takes its name from Marfa, a place known for its creative spirit, open landscapes, and quiet intensity.

The darker roast enhances warmth and subtle sweetness while remaining remarkably easy on the palate.

How it drinks:

• Toasty and full-bodied with subtle sweetness

• Notes reminiscent of toasted almond

• Smooth and grounding, hot or iced

Marfa Dark Roast is comparable to a black tea or Japanese hojicha, but without tannins—resulting in a softer, rounder cup that never turns bitter.

You’ll need:

• 1 tablespoon loose leaf or 1 tea bag

• 8-14 oz hot water (just below boiling—about 200°F)

• A mug and strainer (if using loose leaf yaupon)

Steps:

• Add yaupon to your mug

• Pour hot water over the leaves or tea bag

• Let it steep for 4-6  minutes

• Remove the leaves or tea bag

• Sip and enjoy—warm and simple!

ICED YAUPON

You’ll need:

• 5 tablespoon loose leaf, 10 tea bags, or 1 iced tea sack

• A pitcher that holds about 2 quarts of water

• A strainer (if using loose leaf yaupon)

• Cold water

Steps:

• Add yaupon to your pitcher

• Fill with about 2 quarts of cold water

• Place pitcher in the fridge

• Let it steep overnight (8–12 hours)

• Strain out the leaves or take out the tea sack

• Sip and enjoy—smooth and easy!

STEEPING TIMES

You can steep the same leaves or tea bag more than once—each cup brings out a little more depth and character. Don’t be afraid to play with the timing until you find the rhythm that feels right for you.

Here’s a good place to start when brewing with 1 tablespoon of loose leaf or 1 yaupon tea bag:

• First Steep: 4-6 minutes

• Second Steep: 5-8 minutes

• Third Steep: 7-10 minutes

• Fourth Steep: 9-12 minutes