Pine Needle Tea
Pine Needle Tea is a refreshing foraged drink that boosts the immune system and warms the soul during the darkest of winter days.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons pine needles roughly chopped
- 8 ounces boiling water
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey (optional)
Instructions
- Gather about a handful of pine needles. Rinse them well and remove any woody ends. Roughly chop the needles into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Add roughly two heaping tablespoons of the chopped pine needles to a mug. Pour in the boiling water, then cover the mug and steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the needles and stir in the lemon juice and honey if desired.