Pine Needle Vitamin C Tea
A simple and refreshing herbal tea made from fresh pine needles, packed with vitamin C and perfect for boosting your immune system during the cold season.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Fresh pine needles (from a safe, pesticide-free source)
- Filtered water
- Optional: Honey, lemon, or ginger
Instructions
- Rinse the pine needles to remove any debris.
- Chop the needles into smaller pieces.
- Toss a solid handful of the chopped needles into a small pot with 2 cups of filtered water.
- Bring the pot to a simmer—do not boil.
- Cover and let it steep for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain the tea into your favorite mug.
- Add honey, lemon, or any additional flavorings if desired.
- Sip and enjoy the comforting flavors of nature.
Notes
Keep the pine needles to a low simmer to preserve their vitamin C content. Store any leftover tea in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pine needle tea, vitamin C, herbal tea, immune boost, cold remedy