Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service

Yaupon holly is a native plant that grows in the warmer parts of the eastern United States and is our only plant that contains caffeine.

Yaupon holly is a native plant that grows in the warmer parts of the eastern United States and is our only plant that contains caffeine.

Host Amanda McNulty explains how iced tea became a fast-growing sensation during the 20th century.

Host Amanda McNulty explains how iced tea became a fast-growing sensation during the 20th century.

Camellia sinensis is easily grown in South Carolina if you want to harvest tender young leaves and have your own home-grown tea.

Camellia sinensis is easily grown in South Carolina if you want to harvest tender young leaves and have your own home-grown tea.

Host Amanda McNulty does some research on the Boston Tea Party and discovers some interesting facts.

Host Amanda McNulty does some research on the Boston Tea Party and discovers some interesting facts.

After colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor, they found caffeine-free alternatives to fill their cups.

After colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor, they found caffeine-free alternatives to fill their cups.