Spruce Tip Tea
A refreshing and citrusy tea made from the young shoots of spruce trees, packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup spruce tips, not packed
- 2 cups water
- Lemon (optional)
- Honey (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse your spruce tips under cool water and remove any brown stems.
- Place the spruce tips in your tea pot or French press.
- Add 2 cups of boiling water over the spruce tips and give it a quick stir.
- Let the mixture steep for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Strain the tea into a mug or cup and enjoy.
- If you like, add a squeeze of lemon and a touch of honey for extra flavor.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tea, spruce, beverage, herbal tea, healthy drink
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