Yaupon Brothers Tea

Yaupon was once a major industry in the Southeast USA, and it’s time has come again! This image shows a man producing Yaupon tea in Hatteras, NC between 1890 and 1910. He was using a “Hogshead” barrel to “sweat” the Yaupon leaves, which is a step sometimes used in processing, (one we do not use here at Yaupon Brothers).

A Hogshead barrel is actually a unit of measurement commonly used in the To***co industry. A standardized hogshead measured 48 inches (1.22 m) long and 30 inches (76.20 cm) in diameter at the head (at least 550 L or 121 imp gal or 145 US gal, depending on the width in the middle). Fully packed with to***co, it weighed about 1,000 pounds.

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Our beautiful farm venue is almost ready for y’all at and to celebrate we are giving away a free wedding venue rental and photography to go with it! Want to get married at our Yaupon farm which just happens to be the oldest organic farm in FL?

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Info: we are located in Crescent City, FL, about 1.5 hrs from Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa. 1 hr to St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, and NSB. We are a 17 acre organic farm that was built in 1900. The venue is the original citrus packing house, plus outdoor spaces. Event should be between Nov and Jan. Capacity is about 50 people inside and 150 including outdoor spaces. All types of folks are welcome here 🏳️‍🌈✝️✡️🕌

DM us for more info! Contest closes Oct. 31!

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day from all of us here at Yaupon Brothers. We grow a botanical that has at least 8,000 years of indigenous use which continues to this day.

To celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, 50% of all online sales today will be donated to to help support their important work to restore native food systems.

🌀HURRICANE UPDATE - our farm is closed due to Hurricane Milton, and our staff are battening down the hatches at their own homes. Orders may be delayed depending on how much damage we get.

Sending the most positive vibes the the whole state of Florida but especially to the central Gulf Coast. Stay safe everyone and see you on the other side!

🌀🚨HURRICANE ALERT!

We are expecting impacts from Hurricane Milton this week, so if you plan to order, we recommend placing your orders now so we can get them out before the storm.

Also, we just launched on so you can order there, too!

Stay safe, y’all!

More to learn today on one of our partner farms in Mascotte, FL. This former citrus grove is finding new life as a thriving Yaupon farm!

We were honored to host Victor Navajas this week - the King of Yerba Mate from

Yerba Mate is a close cousin of Yaupon, and Victor has come all the way from Argentina to show us better ways to grow and process Yaupon.

Tuvimos el honor de recibir esta semana a Víctor Navajas, el Rey de la Yerba Mate de

La Yerba Mate es una prima cercana del Yaupon, y Víctor ha venido desde Argentina para mostrarnos mejores formas de cultivar y procesar el Yaupon.

Goodnight, FL. We hope everyone is safe post Helene. We’re grateful to have no major damage. Much Love! ❤️

It’s finally fall, and that means our Pumpkin Spice Yaupon Tea is back!

For a limited time, this delicious tea is ready to get cozy in your cup.

Jane’s Haunted Potion is also back while supplies last!!

From South Beach to Yellowstone - we Yaupon the most coast to coast!

Spotted in the wild by in Montana!

Fun farm tour today with ! Thanks for coming all the way from Louisiana to check out one of our partner farms in the Florida Panhandle - great things to come!

New mural concept coming soon from - what say y’all!?

Yaupon was featured today in National Geographic!

Check it out here:

Experts reveal the best caffeine alternatives for morning energy From the brain-boosting effects of guarana to the calming properties of matcha, these drinks offer both an energy lift and enhanced mental focus.

We made our voices heard and that made a difference! Meetings have been postponed, but keep sharing your thoughts with the governors office and FDEP.

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FLORIDA STATE PARKS COULD BE DESTROYED. swipe to see affected parks.

Here at Yaupon Brothers, we champion conservation of wild public lands, not just in Florida but everywhere.

Like many millions of Floridians, we were appalled to learn of the State and Governor’s plan to build golf courses, hotels, pickleball courts, and more absurdities in our state parks. And the state has only given one week’s notice of meetings in which the public can be heard. Here’s the tea:

🏕️Florida’s state parks have been ranked consistently for years as some of the best in the Country.

⛳️ and his rich developer friends want to destroy our parks by filling them with golf courses, hotels, and other things that can be built LITERALLY ANYWHERE ELSE.

⏰knowing that this would go over like a toot in the chapel, the State has given the public only one week’s notice of the meetings taking place where our voices can be heard. BUT…

YOU CAN TAKE ACTION:

Link to form letter to FLDEP: https://floridawildlifefederation.org/action-state-parks-threat/

Call the Governor’s office: (850) 717-9337
Call FL DEP: (850) 245-2118

Thank you to the Florida Wildlife Federation for the information slides.

Let’s put this idiotic idea to rest and KEEP OUR PARKS WILD!

Down on the farm with - thanks for visiting our farm and propagation facility. Exciting things to come!

Our home at has been an operating organic farm since 1900, and certified organic in 1990. We’re carrying on a 125-year tradition!

You may have been following our progress with our new farm and factory in Crescent City, FL. For the past 10 months we have been meticulously restoring Florida’s oldest organic farm. Now we’re ready to officially share - the new home of Yaupon Brothers - but the birthplace of organic agriculture in Florida. Soon, we’ll be opening our event venue for weddings, concerts, and all the fun things! Please follow us and we’ll keep you updated!

Summer Daze on the farm!

Planting today!

We were walking on the street today outside in Beacon, NY and some nice random folks from New Jersey said “are you that awesome tea from Florida?!” Turns out they love our tea and we love anyone who loves Yaupon! We’ve been building the industry for more than 12 years, so it’s always nice to see that work paying off!

🌿 We’re Excited to Announce the Yaupon Brothers Tree Experience! 🌿

We are thrilled to unveil the Yaupon Brothers Tree Experience, an exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich heritage and sustainable practices behind our beloved yaupon tea.

Our co-Founder and CEO, Bryon White, is also our resident plant nerd and tea blender extraordinaire. It was his love of nature and curiosity about native plant species in his home state of Florida that put him on the path of becoming a Yaupon expert and a modern day Yaupon tea pioneer.

What You’ll Discover joining him:

🌱 Sustainable Farming: Learn about our commitment to eco-friendly practices and how we cultivate yaupon with minimal environmental impact.

🍃 From Tree to Tea: Experience the unique journey of yaupon from its natural habitat to your cup, and understand why it’s the only native North American caffeinated plant.

✨ Health Benefits: Discover the health benefits of yaupon tea, rich in antioxidants and naturally caffeinated for a smooth, refreshing taste.

💵 Affordable Access: Enjoy this enriching experience for just $35 per person. Your participation helps support our sustainable farming practices and community initiatives.

Join us in making a positive impact on our planet while savoring the unique flavors of Yaupon Brothers tea. Secure your tree today and become part of our sustainable journey!

Starting today, when you order a young Yaupon tree from us, it will come with growing tips (for indoors and out), a water scheduling guide, free samples of Yaupon Brothers teas, Yaupon Brothers stickers, and other cool merch. 

As you get to know this historic little tree, you’ll see how truly special it really is…and why Bryon - and all of us here at Yaupon Brothers -  love it so much!

And don’t forget to share your Yaupon tree growing (and tea making!) journey with us on social media!

Hello to our hometown New Smyrna peeps! Come visit us tomorrow as we exhibit at Seaside Fiesta…an NSB tradition!

The 36th Annual New Smyrna Beach Seaside Fiesta takes place on Thursday, June 20th 2024 from 5pm to 9pm along Flagler Avenue! This official kick off into Summer offers arts and crafts vendors, food vendor booths, entertainment, games, live music, and plenty of kids and family friendly activities! 🤩
See you there! 🎨🤗☀️

Things accomplished on the farm today:
Pulled lots of weeds (ongoing)
Got real dirty
Installed new weather station (it’s hot)
Played with doggo