Yaupon Holly, Organic
Florida-grown organic yaupon brews a mellow, grassy cup with a little natural sweetness. Yaupon holly contains caffeine; see the brewing guide below.
Origin: Florida
Contains Caffeine
Ingredients: Organic Yaupon Holly
How to brew
- Tea: 2.5 g of dry tea per 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water
- Water temperature: 212°F (100°C)
- Steep time: 5–7 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Cups per ounce: Approximately 11 cups per ounce (28.35 g), using 2.5 g per 8-fl-oz cup. This estimate counts the first infusion only.
Start with this guide and adjust to taste. A larger mug or stronger brew uses more tea and makes fewer cups per ounce.
Recipe to try
Plum & Vanilla Coconut Tea Latte with Yaupon Holly
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2.5 g Yaupon Holly
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ripe plums, pitted and diced
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut beverage
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Sugar
Method
- Heat 1 cup water to 212°F. Steep the Yaupon Holly for 5–7 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Blend the fruit with the unsweetened coconut beverage until smooth. Warm gently in a saucepan, stirring; do not bring to a rolling boil.
- Stir the sugar and vanilla extract into the strained tea. Divide between two mugs, pour in the warm fruit milk and whisk briefly to combine.
About yaupon
Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) is a caffeinated North American holly, distinct from Camellia sinensis tea. Read the University of Florida IFAS Extension guide to yaupon. Background on the plant does not establish an effect for this blend.
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