If you love the crisp brightness of traditional green tea but want smooth, jitter-free energy from America's only native caffeine — Pedernales Green Yaupon is your tea. Inspired by the tranquil flow of the Pedernales River, this light roast green yaupon tea offers a clean, refreshing sip that captures the spirit of Texas Hill Country. Wild harvested from yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) on our family land in Cat Spring, Texas, and hand-roasted in small batches.
Key Facts
- Tea Type: Light roast green yaupon tea
- Ingredient: 100% wild harvested yaupon holly leaves (Ilex vomitoria)
- Origin: Foraged and crafted in Cat Spring, Texas
- Caffeine Content: Naturally caffeinated. Approximately 25 mg per cup, plus theobromine for a steady, focused lift
- Flavor Profile: Crisp, bright, lightly grassy with a hint of natural sweetness
- Tannins: Naturally low. Smooth and never bitter
- Formats: Loose Leaf (2 oz) · Individually Wrapped Teabags (16 count)
- Brew Methods: Hot, iced, or cold brew. Impossible to over-steep
- Certifications: USDA Organic · Regenerative Organic Certified · Kosher · Go Texan · Made by American Indians
- Allergen Statement: Contains no common allergens. Produced in a facility that processes only yaupon.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Shipping: Free domestic shipping on orders over $50
- Guarantee: Love it or Share It Guarantee on all domestic orders
Tastes Like
Crisp and bright with a clean, refreshing lift. Delicate grassy notes and subtly savory undertones unfold into hints of fresh hay, forest floor, and soft vegetal earthiness. The aroma is herbal and grassy, with a gentle, lingering finish that stays light and balanced. Unlike traditional green tea, Pedernales is naturally low in tannins — so there is no bitterness hiding at the bottom of your cup, even if you forget about it on the counter.