Palm and Pine Podcast
Observations where palm and pine are blowing. We delve into all things Florida including current events, Florida history, natural history and everything else with a true Florida pioneer perspective. Hosted by brothers Steve and Doug Barlow both born in Plant City Florida. The brothers are 7th generation direct lineal Florida Crackers descending from notable pioneers such as the Rev. John H Tucker, Lt. Alderman Carlton and John W Harrell.
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Bartram, the Great White Chief & Florida’s Original Caffeine: Brewing Yaupon Tea
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On today’s episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida retrace the legendary travels of naturalist William Bartram through Levy County, revisiting his historic meeting with the Great White Chief at the Seminole trading hub of Talahasochtee.
Along the way, the conversation turns to one of Florida’s most fascinating and forgotten traditions: Yaupon holly tea, also known as ceremonial black drink. The boys walk you step-by-step through how to brew your own Yaupon tea—the only naturally caffeinated plant native to North America and once the original energy drink of Old Florida.
Learn how Yaupon brews beautifully as a green tea, packed with antioxidants and health benefits, while delivering a smooth, gentle caffeine buzz. History, culture, and caffeine collide as the boys sip black tea and bring Old Florida back to life—one cup at a time.
Grab your mug and come along for the journey.
Introduction by Butch Faulkner. Music created on SUNO AI.
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