Local Food Businesses offering Teas near Oakland, Texas 78951 (5)

Born out of desire to rediscover the lost American resources of yaupon tea and under-served Texans, Cat Spring Tea sustainably harvests “Yaupon”, the only caffeinated plant native to America, while creating second chance employment opportunities. Although enjoyed for centuries by Native Americans and a powerful source of jitter free energy and antioxidants, the use of the tea plant has been forgotten. With harvesting, processing, and packaging all done by hand, the yaupon tea making process requires a large amount of skilled and unskilled labor. Cat Spring Tea creates second chance employment job positions, amplifying the message that, although overlooked, our people and our product have great value. Cat Spring Tea collaborates with Texas organizations that offer support for individuals fighting poverty, previous incarcerations, addictions, disability, and other personal obstacles. Need your Yaupon Tea Fix? Order directly from Catspring Yaupon Here

Base Camp Deli, which is located in Bastrop, Texas, is a deli that offers delicious food - salads, soups, sandwiches, and more. If you are looking to eat healthily, try their feature menu items. WeCulture Kraut is vegan, fermented food with no vinegar or preservatives. Scratch made Vegetable Soup is made from fresh ingredients (carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, yellow bell pepper, and zucchini). Their Wild Rice Chicken and Mushroom also looks delicious. They also have a variety of salads, cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, soups, treats, and drinks.

Tough Cookie Bakery and Café started in 2011, serving the community “mostly organic fresh-baked vegan and vegetarian” menu. This locally-owned café, bakery, and coffee shop offers brunch and lunch items, as well as espresso, that are mostly wholesome food – vegan and using the highest quality and organic local ingredients. Tough Cookie Bakery and Café is great for those with diet restrictions, but everyone can enjoy their menu items, even the kids with their sammiches and cookies!