Yaupon is an abundant shrub native to the southeastern US. It is the only native plant in North America that naturally contains caffeine.

Yaupon is a sustainable alternative to imported coffee, green tea, and other caffeinated beverages. It has an inherently low carbon footprint (due to less intensive transportation) and can be sustainably wild-harvested or grown in the US.
Yaupon is naturally high in antioxidants, polyphenols, anti-inflammatory flavonoids, and theobromine
Yaupon is related to yerba mate of South America

Yaupon is a sustainable alternative to imported coffee, green tea, and other caffeinated beverages. It has an inherently low carbon footprint (due to less intensive transportation) and can be sustainably wild-harvested or grown in the US.