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Yaupon Tea Co.
Yaupon Tea Co. is a US-based company that harvests and sells Yaupon Holly tea, marketed as 'America's Only Native Caffeinated Plant.' They produce sustainably wild-harvested tea blends for coffee and tea lovers, focusing on ecological restoration and partnerships with local farmers and landowners in the Southeastern US.
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Yaupon Tea Co. sells tea products made from Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria), a native caffeinated plant historically used by indigenous peoples in the Southeastern United States. Their offerings include multiple tea blends rich in caffeine, theobromine, and antioxidants, with upcoming plans for monthly subscription boxes, adaptogenic blends, yaupon matcha, seasonal blends, and bottled drinks. The company emphasizes sustainability, partnering with local farmers, land managers, and public and private landowners to upcycle agricultural 'waste' into profit, restore damaged habitats using GIS and blockchain technology, and improve biodiversity through regenerative practices. They serve retail consumers directly through their online store and local outlets, as well as wholesale clients, and run a community supplier program that supports local partnerships and land restoration efforts.Grant Funding
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