Kicking off 2026!

The New Year is the perfect time to introduce healthy habits that are easy to implement - like introducing a cup of Rise Yaupon tea into your daily routine.

Have you been thinking about resolutions or health goals for the new year? Make sure to add Rise Yaupon to the list of easy things to do to make you feel better in 2026.  

Why should you add yaupon tea to your day?

There are a multitude of reasons, but here's a few:

• Yaupon Holly teas don't have tannin, so it won't get bitter.  What does that mean for you?  First, the taste will always have a light, smooth finish - no matter how long you steep it.  It's very forgiving so even if you forget your cuppa, you can come back to it and still enjoy it!  It also means that you can get multiple steepings from each teabag... an economical bonus! 
• Yaupon Holly teas have tremendous health benefits - so your body will thank you.  Yaupon tea is high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties including polyphenols and flavonoids (two high-powered antioxidants).  Our anecdotal customer feedback is that within a week, customers start noticing a difference and feeling better. 
• A cup of tea and a quiet moment - simple lifestyle changes can impact your stress and cortisol levels.  Adding in a quiet moment for yourself into a daily routine may be just the reset you need!  
• Yaupon tea gives you a gentle boost without the jitters.  Yaupon is naturally caffeinated (about like a green tea) but it also contains theobromine - which is similar to caffeine in terms of awareness and alertness, but it opens blood vessels (caffeine constricts blood vessels) so the effect is gradual, without the jitters or crash.
• Each Rise Yaupon purchase helps the community.  Rest easy knowing that your tea is made locally - we empower people who have often been overlooked in our community by giving meaningful employment AND we donate for every purchase to local charitable organizations that feed and house homeless children locally.  Sip easy knowing that your tea is also doing good.

Which Rise Yaupon Tea is the best?

There is no "wrong" choice in picking the tea for you - all of them have yaupon holly, so all of them have health benefits.  The BEST tea is the one you like the taste of, because that's the one you'll drink!

That being said, we've made it easy to narrow down:

• If you like traditional tea flavors - lean towards America's Classic or Florida Earl Grey.
• If you like bold flavor or are looking for a coffee alternative, go with the Mushroom Turmeric.
• If you like something different, more savory, try Rosemary Sage.
• If you want our best seller or like something with spicy notes, try Healthy Kick
• If you like more fruity flavor, Strawberry Zen is your best bet
• If you (like mom) are into mint, Chocolate Mint-Up is for you
• If you're more of an iced tea person, all of them make a great iced tea, but our team favorites are Florida Earl Grey, Strawberry Zen and Chocolate Mint-Up

Still can't choose?  Try a Sampler Pack or try a lot with the Signature Box!

Cheers to the New Year!