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Lightly roasted, wild harvested yaupon. A tantalizing range of complex flavors—bright yet nutty, with a hint of caramel sweetness. Yaupon is nearly free of tannins, so it doesn’t have the bitterness of regular tea. Like all Lost Pines Yaupon Tea, it contains the perfect balance of caffeine and theobromine for a focused, jitter-free buzz. Theobromine, the pleasure molecule found in dark chocolate, enhances feelings of well-being, contentment, and focus.
Whereas our Dark Roast is closer to black tea, the Light Roast is closer to green tea—or imagine green tea and yerba mate had a baby. Perfect for mornings, afternoons, or anytime you want a smooth, energizing cup.
A Little History of YauponYaupon is the only caffeinated plant native to North America, with a history that stretches back to the time before Europeans arrived in the New World. Native Americans revered it for its energizing, healing, and ceremonial uses. The Cherokees called it “the beloved tree,” and it was used in daily drinks as well as in important rituals known as Black Drink.
Lost Pines Yaupon TeaFounded in 2015 in Austin, Texas, by three friends—Jason Ellis, Heidi Wachter, and John Seibold—Lost Pines Yaupon Tea was born from curiosity, experimentation, and a love for the natural world. Our Light Roast is harvested from the unique Lost Pines Forest in Bastrop, Texas, home to loblolly pines and the critically endangered Houston Toad. By thinning yaupon in the forest, we help restore habitat for the toads and support the health of the forest ecosystem.
50 individually packed tea bags make it easy to enjoy a taste of the Lost Pines wherever you are. Smooth, energizing, and environmentally mindful—this is yaupon the way it’s meant to be.
