Here’s The Buzz On America’s Forgotten Native ‘Tea’ Plant

Here’s The Buzz On America’s Forgotten Native ‘Tea’ Plant

By Murray Carpenter

It’s called yaupon. Native Americans once made a brew from its caffeinated leaves and traded them widely. With several companies now selling yaupon, it may be poised for a comeback.

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