I've been ordering this tea for several years now and love it. I love that there are no tannins and it's such a clean, smooth taste. My only wish is that it be sold in larger bags for gallon batches.

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Historic Tea from Florida!
We make a large batch and have it ready to go to work with us in the morning. Bring the water to a boil, turn heat OFF, add tea and cover for 24 hours at room temperature. Loose Leaf works best for 12 jars.
I would say this is my new favorite tea, and I’ve been a tea drinker my entire life, from Grandma making sun tea on the farm when I was a kid to drinking 20 year old Puer tea from china as an adult. Although drinking tea by the gallon I will say I wish it came in larger bags. It does get pricey as my family can drink a gallon a day.
Delicious tea! I love making iced tea with it because you can’t go wrong. You can’t overstep it and it’s never bitter!
Very pleasant cup of tea! Mild flavor and one bag goes a long way.
Perfect for morning.
I just really didn't care for it.
Tastes great! Thank you for the samples and the card it was much appreciated. I look forward to telling others about your products.
I've had Yerba mate, like Yaopon better. Will definitely be ordering more.
Good quality
This was sent to my second home by mistake. It did arrive.
59 years old and just learned this existed. Very tasty, nice and smooth.
Package arrived
I really love the taste of the tea. Thank you 😊
I was new to Yaupon and didn't know what to expect. I'm not a tea expert or a super taster, but to me, it reminded me a lot of orange pekoe tea, but smoother and more satisfying. It's great on its own, though I may try it with milk at some point. I rebrewed the tea bag, and the flavor of the second cup was just as good as the first. I'm a convert; this will always be on my shelves.
I've tried two other brands and this is the best that we've found.
I bought this for my wife. I didn't drink tea, but I probably do now!
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.
This is the best tea that I have ever had!
I have just retired and I love having hot tea and reading a book around 230 every afternoon, tea is just delightful
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!
First time trying Yaupon! I loved learning the history of it and finding out it could even be in my back yard here in East TN. It could very well become a caffienated staple of my work day!
Been drinking it for years... daily. Oops. I'm out of water... I'll add more to taday's tea bag.
I love this yaupon holly tea! I actually have loved all of the flavors that I've tried. It makes me happy to be supporting a small business.
The order came quickly! They sent me a personalized card and a few samples. The tea is delicious and smooth. Would Recommend to anyone
It''s good, but too expensive.
Drink yaupon tea every day, one bag a day, all day.
Nice smooth taste. Love that each bag can be reused
I started drinking tea from amazon but they were out of stock so I found this site. I use the tea for lymphadema drainage and this one tastes good and I am satisfied I have other companies that offer quality products to select from. :)
Very happy with the product. Thank you!
I love the flavor of the classic tarpon tea, especially cold! I really love the fact that you can get a very strong tea without the bitterness! I make a gallon and mix it with a little fruit nectar for sweetness, but just a touch. It’s got a great flavor on its own!
Perfect for anyone trying to get away from sweet tea. I have drank sweet tea my whole life but have tried to ease back on it for health reasons. I cannot stand unsweet tea however because it is too bitter. This tea tastes amazing and does not have a bitter taste. I wish the tea bags made a bit more of a concentrated tea but I love it!
I was a little surprised it took 4 days to be delivered, but that is ok.
just fine as usual.
Enjoying. Will probably order more
So glad I tried Rise Yaupon Tea! It has a mild, pleasant taste and an uplifting effect that's not as edgy as some caffeinated teas I've had. I love that this plant commonly grows in our Southeastern forests and makes a tea I can enjoy every day. Since I live a little too far north of where it grows in the woods, I'll be sure to place another order when my first one starts running low. Thanks Rise!
I searched for a tea to help cleanse my lymph glands and found this company. I appreciate the quality of their products! I loved the packaging and samples. Shipping to my doorstep was a great advantage. I must say that the flavor of the tea is delightful and I will enjoy it both hot and cold as I make my body healthier!!! What a wonderful win/win. Thank you.
good quality product
Its tastes very good. I'm waiting to see how I feel aftr drinking it for a week
Just discovered Yaupon Holly tea, and I love it! I was randomly curious one day if the tariffs would affect the price of Yerba Mate, and that led me to ask whether we have something similar in North America. Sure enough, we do! Pretty crazy how it's not more well known. Hopefully we can change that soon.
Delicious! And we like supporting Florida small businesses. We will definitely keep ordering more!😊🏆
This tea was recommended to me by a beloved grandchild. Although I was a little skeptical that anything could be "that" good, from said grandchild's description, I tried it. I loved it at first sip. Health benefits aside, it's got a lovely, almost gentle flavor. All the flavors I've tried so far have been delicious, but the traditional, unadorned variety is reliably good and refreshing.
Great aroma and good flavor.
We love brewing fresh iced tea with our Rise yaupon teas. Delicious every time. We’ve even introduced family members across the country - and now they order for their regular tea cravings when not in Florida. Yay! Thanks for the great tea!
It's pretty good
I was very excited to find a company that sells yaupon tea. I've been wanting to try it for years! And I'm so happy to be supporting a local Florida company as well. The tea is wonderful. It's got a great mild flavor.
This tea is sooooo good! Reminds me of a very pleasant green tea. Great for relaxing, and subtle enough to mix with other flavors! I love it!
I love Rise Yaupon tea! The two sample tea bags were a nice surprise as well! I will definitely be ordering again!
The tea is really good. No bitter taste. I value that the tea is beneficial to my health.
First cup was great. I will be a repeat customer. Love that we have such a great tea growing naturally in America.
Both my husband and I really enjoyed this tea. We had it without sweeteners, with sugar, honey, and maple syrup. All ways so far have been great.
great as usual. drink yaupon everyday.
The tea is delicious.
I loved the handwritten card!
This was my first experience drinking this tea. I tasted an earthy flavor. I made several cups using only 1 tea bag. I like this tea and will probably order more. Special thanks for the hand-written note, the two free tea bags and the brewing instructions.
have shared with a couple of frinds, everyone liked it
I was looking for an alternative to tea that Lipton and others sell when I came across your company. I liked that it was small and has a social mission to help the homeless.
the atmosphere was amazing the owner and workers were amazing!!!!! please check it out you wont be disappointed
Haven't tried it yet. Smells nice.
I haven’t tried it yet but it will be an educational gift for some Japanese people next month. Nicely packaged with a nice note of thanks included. Would order from y’all again.
Been drinking Yaupon for years now... daily, one bag a day. Always adding more hot water, still getting that great taste. Thanks Rise.
Very nice flavor and bit of boost. Has become part of my afternoon routine of cuppa in green house.
Great tea and received the shipment quick!
Delicious, with a very mild and pleasant taste. I especially like that it does not need any sugar added as does regular tea. I'm trying to cut back of sugar usage, and this helps. I will definitely be buying more!
Thanks, Rise!
Oh, I just have to tell you about my experience with America's Classic Yaupon Tea—it's been a game-changer for my tea collection! I'm all about trying new things, and when I came across this yaupon tea, I was intrigued. Let me tell you, it didn't disappoint. So, picture this: I'm sitting on my porch one morning, enjoying the sunlight and wanting a cup of tea to kickstart my day. I brewed a cup of America's Classic Yaupon Tea, and from that first sip, I was hooked. The flavor is unlike anything I've tasted before—it's this wonderful blend of earthy and slightly sweet notes that's just so satisfying. What's even cooler is that this tea has a rich history. I mean, it's been enjoyed by indigenous people for centuries, and now I get to be a part of that tradition too. It's like a piece of American heritage in a cup! And the fact that it's all-natural and caffeinated is a huge plus for me. I can enjoy it any time of day without worrying about the caffeine jitters. But you know what's the best part? It's so versatile. I've had it hot on cozy evenings and even tried making iced tea with it during the hot summer months. It's always a delightful experience. And every time I sip on this yaupon tea, it's like taking a moment to appreciate the simple pleasures in life. If you're looking for something unique and authentic to add to your tea collection, I can't recommend America's Classic Yaupon Tea enough. It's not just a tea; it's a journey through time and flavors, and I'm so glad I discovered it!