North America's native tea

Smooth Caffeine, Never Bitter

Meet Yaupon, North America's only native caffeinated tea. About ⅓ the caffeine of coffee and naturally free of tannins, so it's never bitter.

Shop YauponWhat is Yaupon?
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  • ⅓ the caffeine of coffee

    A gentle lift you can enjoy any time of day.

  • Never bitter

    No tannins, so it's almost impossible to over-⁠steep.

  • Re-⁠steep up to 3×

    One scoop keeps giving, cup after cup.

  • Organic & wild-⁠harvested

    Grown regeneratively as a native North American crop.

Give Yaupon a Try

We specialize in Yaupon tea, the only caffeinated tea native to North America, offering a unique and smooth taste experience with a touch of history in every cup.

Explore Our Blends

Blends you won't find anywhere else, infused with Yaupon.

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From your local tea lovers

Hey, we’re Eric and Nicole, the owners of the Tea Drawer! We wanted to thank you for visiting. We are tea enthusiasts who are excited to bring Yaupon to the tastebuds of other tea lovers.

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  • Our Herbs

    Our Herbs

    Explore the history and benefits of the various herbs we use in our blends

    Our Herbs

    Explore the history and benefits of the various herbs we use in our blends

  • Preparing Yaupon

    Preparing Yaupon

    Explore a handful of fun ways to incorporate Yaupon into your daily routine!

    Preparing Yaupon

    Explore a handful of fun ways to incorporate Yaupon into your daily routine!

  • Health Benefits

    Health Benefits

    Yaupon isn't just delicious-- it's packed with some pretty incredible health benefits.

    Health Benefits

    Yaupon isn't just delicious-- it's packed with some pretty incredible health benefits.

  • History of Yaupon

    History of Yaupon

    Explore the unique story of North America's only natively caffeinated plant.

    History of Yaupon

    Explore the unique story of North America's only natively caffeinated plant.

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