Lost Pines Yaupon Tea

Lost Pines Yaupon Tea, founded in 2015 by Jason Ellis, Heidi Wachter, and John Seibold, produces tea from yaupon holly — the only caffeinated plant native to North America and a relative of yerba mate and guayusa. Yaupon has a long history of use by Native Americans, who roasted the leaves to make an energizing drink. We offer loose leaf, tea bags, and flavored concentrates in varieties such as light roast, dark roast, and yaupon blended with cacao (Yoco). Our dark roast yields a jitter-free brew with notes ranging from light caramel to nutty and smoky; it is virtually free of tannins, so longer steeping adds flavor without bitterness. The concentrates make a half gallon of lightly sweetened iced or hot tea with just water. We have been featured in the BBC, Texas Highways, Edible Austin, and The Austin Chronicle. Learn more on their About Page.