New York Times - 2026 Food Trend Prediction: YAUPON!

Food Predictions are in and YAUPON is on the list!

We couldn't be more thrilled that the New York Times highlighted what we've known all along- yaupon tea is truly something special.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/dining/food-trends-2026-predictions.html

Excerp directly from the article:

"Politics isn’t the only realm in which the United States has turned inward. Americans are looking in their own backyard for ingredients that are uniquely theirs. Yaupon tea, made from a holly plant that grows in the Southeast, is being touted as the only native source of tariff-free caffeine in North America."

Wow. Just wow.  Explore our Yaupon blends here.

Here's our take on some of the other trends to look out for in the coming year:

"Diners crave quality, reliability and small pops of pleasure. Quiet luxury is the catchphrase."

Rise Yaupon teas are that quiet indulgence that your inner foodie is going to love.  The lack of tannin in Yaupon Tea is the stand out attribute - providing a smooth, clean and refreshing tea experience no matter how long it is steeped.

"“The consumer right now is leaning a little bit away from science and into whole foods put together in a way that takes away some of the noise” of having to chase micronutrients and swallow supplements"

Yaupon holly tea is naturally caffeinated, but also a great way to get antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and theobromine.  Back to basics - just a Florida-native plant, air dried over several days.  Try our America's Classic for that pure yaupon taste.

"The “dopamine décor” movement — fitting out the home in colors and designs meant to lift the spirits — is heading into the kitchen. That particularly lovely bottle of olive oil or a stack of beautifully illustrated cans of tinned fish have been deployed as sophisticated design elements."

Rise Yaupon's bold packaging is the perfect addition to you countertop! (Biased opinion

"Diners will seek out hands-on rituals like tea ceremonies, restaurant food they can participate in preparing, and field trips to gather oysters or forage mushrooms."

We invite you to our Factory in Edgewater, Florida- stop by for a free tour of how Rise Yaupon teas are made.  Enjoy the cafe in our building while you're there - Wildflour Market offers Yaupon Latte's, and the best sandwiches in town!

Thanks NYT for shining some more light on yaupon tea!