How to Harvest & Brew Yaupon Tea (The Only Caffeinated Plant Native to North America)

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Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) is one of the most versatile native plants in Texas — not just for landscaping, but for brewing your very own caffeinated tea. In this video, I walk you through how to harvest yaupon leaves, roast them, and brew a fresh cup of yaupon tea right from your yard.

Along the way, we’ll cover the plant’s fascinating history — from its use in Indigenous communities to its decline in popularity due to colonial politics — and why it’s making a comeback today.

📍 CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction & Why Yaupon is Special
01:38 – Harvesting Yaupon Leaves
03:58 – Preparing the Leaves for Roasting
05:13 – Roasting the Yaupon Leaves
05:22 – The History of Yaupon Tea
07:59 – Brewing the Yaupon Tea
09:38 – Tasting & Final Thoughts
10:22 – Related Native Edible Plants

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