Wild Caffeine & The Original Sweet Tea-Yaupon Holly

This week on the show we're digging deep into the only caffeinated plant native to North America- Yaupon Holly. Whether you're in to coffee substitutes or sticking it to the British monarchy, I think you'll find something you like in this one!

Sources:

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ilvo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holly

https://yaupon.store/a-brief-history-of-our-north-american-gem-yaupon-holly/

https://www.palmettobluff.com/discover/stories/the-untold-story-of-the-humble-yaupon-holly/

https://herbsocietyblog.wordpress.com/2019/02/27/yaupon-legend-dispelled/

https://yauponbrothers.com/blogs/news/yaupon-holly-a-tale-of-tea-sugar-slavery-and-slander

https://www.atlantamagazine.com/drinks/redefining-teatime-the-deep-roots-of-yaupon-holly/

https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_ilvo.pdf

https://mycherokeegarden.com/2015/04/23/youpon-holly/

https://www.discovery.com/exploration/teen-s-exciting-mayan-discovery-

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519024/#:~:text=Theophylline%20relaxes%20the%20smooth%20muscles,adenosine%2C%20methacholine%2C%20and%20allergens.

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*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *