The inaugural board meeting of the American Yaupon Association, a non-profit collective of "Yaupontreneurs," and a group devoted to promoting research, marketing, and advancement of the Yaupon Holly in commerce, held their first meeting in October.

"I've been working on this association project for a while, but to see all of these fine folks come together to achieve universal success was touching. I really enjoyed the discussion and look forward to many more," says Bryon White of Yaupon Brothers American Tea, located in Florida. "Soon, the American Yaupon Association will be officially non-profit, with a 501c(5) designation. Then we'll be able to begin raising funds to support the mission of the organization - to bring Yaupon to consumers everywhere!"

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Members of the American Yaupon Association, with more to come, include the following: 

CatSpring Yaupon - Texas

Lost Pines Yaupon - Texas

Texana Tea Yaupon - Texas

Local Leaf Yaupon Mate  - Texas

Wimberley Tea Company  - Texas

Frank Community Farm - Virginia

Emerald Coast Tea Company - Florida

Shaman's Honor Premium Yaupon Powder - California

Table Rock Tea  - South Carolina 

Yaupon Brothers American Tea - Florida