Clean Energy for Brighter Days
Sustainably harvested yaupon meets a perfect blend of warming spices and delicate florals for focus that feels as good as it tastes.
No jitters. No crash. Just nature’s best ingredients, working for you.
Fresh starts, bold moves, and fun plans deserve better fuel.
Healthy Kick is our premium yaupon blend crafted for steady focus and all-day vitality.
No jitters. No crash. Just nature’s best ingredients, working for you.
Featured Teas
At Rise Yaupon, we are a women and veteran owned family business and we craft great-tasting, good-for-you teas. Every blend begins with a base of sustainably grown Yaupon Holly, harvested in Florida.
How we make it matters to us. We’re committed to empowering members of our community — from second-chance employees to seniors and individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
For us, it’s more than tea. It’s a way for everyone in the community to RISE.
What is Yaupon Tea?
Discover the essence of purity with America's only naturally caffeinated plant, sourced directly from local farmers. We take pride in using only the finest, 100% natural ingredients—no compromises. Each blend is meticulously crafted with real fruits, flowers, and spices, ensuring a delightful medley of nuanced, complex flavors. Say goodbye to artificial additives and embrace the authenticity of our tea blends, straight from nature to your cup.
Yaupon Tea Highlights
Never Bitter Tea
Yaupon Tea lacks tannin, a molecule found in the leaf of other teas (and coffee). Tannin causes an astringent / bitter taste, browning of the teeth and sometimes upset stomach. Without tannin, Yaupon Tea has a lighter, smooth taste and it means you can't oversteep your teabag!
1/3 The Caffeine of Coffee
A cup of America's Classic Yaupon Tea (our pure Yaupon blend) has the most caffeine, with ~60mg per cup. Compared to coffee at ~180mg per cup. Our other blends have slightly less caffeine because we've added other (non-caffeinated) ingredients. You can learn more about the caffeine content of Yaupon compared to Coffee and other Teas by clicking here.
Tremendous Health Benefits
Yaupon Tea is packed with powerful antioxidants including polyphenols and flavonoids, which are linked to the prevention of cancer. It also is high in theobromine - the "pleasure" molecule found in chocolate AND is a natural anti-inflammatory. Yaupon Tea is great for brain, heart AND gut health with the added bonus of tasting great! Click to learn more about all of Yaupon tea's health benefits.
Yaupon Tea lacks tannin, a molecule found in the leaf of other teas (and coffee). Tannin causes an astringent / bitter taste, browning of the teeth and sometimes upset stomach. Without tannin, Yaupon Tea has a lighter, smooth taste and it means you can't oversteep your teabag!
A cup of America's Classic Yaupon Tea (our pure Yaupon blend) has the most caffeine, with ~60mg per cup. Compared to coffee at ~180mg per cup. Our other blends have slightly less caffeine because we've added other (non-caffeinated) ingredients. You can learn more about the caffeine content of Yaupon compared to Coffee and other Teas by clicking here.
Yaupon Tea is packed with powerful antioxidants including polyphenols and flavonoids, which are linked to the prevention of cancer. It also is high in theobromine - the "pleasure" molecule found in chocolate AND is a natural anti-inflammatory. Yaupon Tea is great for brain, heart AND gut health with the added bonus of tasting great! Click to learn more about all of Yaupon tea's health benefits.
Hear what real customers have to say:
Testimonials
Susan G.
I decided to give up coffee due to some health issues and this tea has been the perfect replacement. I find I dont even miss the coffee thanks to the caffeine in the tea.
Artem Y.
I absolutely love this tea! It provides me energy without the crash of coffee, and is also remarkably smooth to drink regardless of steeping time. I've been using it as a pre-workout in lieu of coffee/additives. It's also awesome that the tea is grown in Florida. Amazing stuff!
Roger L.
I normally drink black tea, but I have been drinking your yaupon holly tea a lot lately and I love it. It is smooth, with a very earthy taste. I will be a customer for life.
Rene B.
I've been buying Rise Yaupon Healthy Kick tea for several years now. I recently purchased the Peachy Beach and Jolly Holly tea flavors, and they are equally wonderful.
Henry T.
I've tried other brands of Yaupon tea. And Rise has the most robust flavors. One from Texas tastes like it was grown in the desert and there's another that tries to cover up the flavors with smokiness.
Rise has become my go to "green tea" and I drink it every morning. The added flavors of the family pack accentuate the Yaupon, not covering it or hiding it. I very much enjoy their products and have, and will continue to, recommend to friends.
Stephen S.
I really like the loose leaf tea. I switched from coffee to tea recently and I like this one just as much as any other. Drinking a tea that is grown so close to home feels good. And I like the texture of the leaves, they look so fresh.
Kevin C.
Pleasantly surprised with the great taste of the teas. The Classic is balanced, not bitter or too grassy, and has its own character but is as a traditional tea.
Florida Earl Grey delivers the bergamot flavor and the color is deep amber.
Healthy Kick reminds me of the old classic Red Zinger I used to drink when it became popularized in the 70’s.
I do like to boil steep a few minutes on the stove and leave for about Five minutes more for big flavor, color and body. Most teas will get too bitter using this method but the Yaupon teas don’t and you can get a very satisfying cup the second brew. Nice people in this company!