{"product_id":"dark-roast-yaupon-tea-organic","title":"Dark Roast Yaupon Tea Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic dark roast yaupon tea (\u003cem\u003eIlex vomitoria\u003c\/em\u003e) is a smooth and delicious brew that is native to the Southern United States. Roasted to perfection, this tasty tea has a smooth and natural sweetness. This bushy holly plant is in the same family as yerba mate and guayusa. Hardy and drought resistant, it is the only caffeinated plant native to North America and grows wild in the Southern United States, stretching from Texas to North Carolina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaupon was used for thousands of years by Indigenous, and this tea has recently reemerged and become widely available. Compared to more familiar teas brewed with \u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e leaves, Yaupon contains little to no tannins, meaning it is difficult to oversteep and does not become bitter easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about the forgotten history, and the recent rediscovery of the only known naturally caffinated tea plant in North America from our blog:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaupon: Rediscovering America’s Forgotten Tea (mountainroseherbs.com)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains caffeine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma and Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pleasant aroma that is reminiscent of genmaicha with a black tea twist. The flavor is mild and smooth, with a slight tannic trace nicely emphasized by the roasted notes. Exceptional served both hot and cold with a mild natural sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill 1 teaspoon of tea in a cloth tea bag or mesh basket and place in your favorite mug. Pour 8 ounces of boiling water over the tea and allow to steep for 3-5 minutes or until desired strength is reached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Rose Herbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68083835142255,"sku":"ain1793398698614","price":5.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/0300\/8111\/files\/dark-roast-yaupon-tea-organic_1.jpg?v=1793398706","url":"https:\/\/tablesettingfit.shop\/products\/dark-roast-yaupon-tea-organic","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}