What is Yaupon?
caffeinated plants native to North America

What is Yaupon?

The only caffeinated plant native to North America has been growing wild across the Southeast for 8,000 years. Indigenous peoples drank it daily — for ceremony, for trade, for the same reason we re...

Rise Origins: Mary's Journey to Tea Matriarch

Rise Origins: Mary's Journey to Tea Matriarch

Hi.  My name is Mary.  Along with my husband Mark and my daughter Shelly, we own and run Rise Yaupon.  Shelly asked me to write a blog about myself, so here goes…. I didn’t start out in the tea bu...

Yaupon Latte?  Yes Please!

Yaupon Latte? Yes Please!

Did you know that you can use yaupon tea as a replacement for the milk in a latte?  Wildflour Market is doing it daily - to amazing customer reviews!  Try the recipe today.

Captain's Blog - Reflecting on Rise Origins

Captain's Blog - Reflecting on Rise Origins

When I was younger, I had a vision of retirement that included going to the beach andmaybe doing some traveling. I wasn’t exactly sure how I was going to spend my time,but the last thing on my lis...

New Study: Caffeine Aiding Cognitive Function

New Study: Caffeine Aiding Cognitive Function

We love hearing about scientific advances - especially those that help people combat Alzheimer's disease and dementia.  It was amazing to hear the news that CAFFEINE helps reduce cognitive decline ...

Why drink Yaupon Holly Tea?

Why drink Yaupon Holly Tea?

At Rise Yaupon, we are often asked why you should drink Yaupon Holly teas - and the reality is there are a multitude of reasons why, and we'll dive into several reasons below: 1. Yaupon Holly Teas ...