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Crescent City, FL

Expanding production of America’s only native caffeinated tea to support sustainable agriculture.

• Disrupting the Tea Industry: Yaupon Brothers aims to challenge the $13B imported tea market with its 100% American-grown Yaupon.
• Recognized by Major Brands: Yaupon has been highlighted as a top food trend by Whole Foods and Bon Apptit.
• Sustainable and Local: Yaupon is a regenerative, organic crop that grows exclusively in the Southeast U.S.
• Domestic Caffeine Source: Yaupon is the only caffeine source grown in the U.S., offering a tariff-proof alternative to imports.
• Supporting Farmers: The company is mission-driven, aiming to uplift socially disadvantaged farmers with a profitable crop.

Yaupon Brothers American Tea is expanding its production and distribution of Yaupon tea, the only caffeinated plant native to the United States. The company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable and locally sourced products by increasing the cultivation of Yaupon, which is a regenerative and organic crop. Yaupon Brothers manages 80,000 acres and has planted 250,000 trees, with plans to scale these efforts as the company grows. The tea is positioned as a unique alternative to imported teas and coffees, offering a domestic caffeine source that is unaffected by international trade tariffs.

The company is committed to supporting socially disadvantaged farmers by providing them with a profitable crop. Yaupon Brothers has gained recognition from major publications and retailers, being named a top food trend by Whole Foods and featured in Bon Apptit. The company also engages in partnerships with organizations like the University of Floridas Institute of Food & Agricultural Science to promote Yaupon as a viable alternative crop for American farmers, contributing to local economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Company Info

Yaupon Brothers American Tea produces sustainable, native Yaupon tea, supporting local agriculture and social initiatives.

Yaupon Brothers American Tea specializes in producing tea from the Yaupon plant, the only caffeinated plant native to the United States. The company is committed to sustainable and regenerative agriculture, managing 80,000 acres and planting 250,000 trees across the Southeast U.S. Yaupon tea is recognized for its health benefits, offering a smooth energy boost without the crash associated with other caffeinated beverages. The company emphasizes transparency and quality by handling all aspects of production in-house at their Crescent City, Florida facility.

Yaupon Brothers also focuses on social impact by supporting socially disadvantaged farmers and participating in the native food rematriation movement. They donate a portion of their online sales to North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems. The company collaborates with the University of Florida to promote Yaupon as a viable alternative crop, aiming to reduce environmental impact and create economic opportunities for local farmers.