Centuries before coffee made landfall in America, Native Americans in the southeast coveted the Yaopon leaf – the only naturally caffeinated plant in America. Early explorers in Alabama documented how much tea they drank. Learn more about this caffeinated southern tea. about the history of this plant and why no one knows about it today.…

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Before Coffee, There Was Yaopon Tea

A study of our history shouldn't just build up your knowledge of the past, it should also give some direction to our future. Come explore Alabama and you may be surprised from what you learn!

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