Pine Needle Tea | The perfect wildcrafted winter drink

Many species of pine trees have been used as food and medicine by many cultures around the world. Pine needles can be drank as a herbal tea and the needles contain vitamin c, vitamin a, as well as minerals and antioxidants. The pine needles which I make into tea come from the Eastern White Pine tree. (Pinus strobus) I find it very enjoyable and much more pleasant than many other wild plant infusions I have tried. With a bit of honey and a few drops of lemon it is delicious and makes the perfect wildcrafted winter infusion. A cup of a warm herbal infusion packed with nutritional goodness is always a nice boost on a winter day.
Some pines and other conifers are toxic for human consumption so here are some of those trees as listed:
lodgepole pine, monterey pine, loblolly pine and even though there is some debate about the edibility of ponderosa pines they are still considered toxic. Other toxic conifers include many species within the cypress family including some junipers, yew & norfolk island pine which isn't a true pine.
Please remember to always put your safety first by having a positive plant identification, knowing any toxic species and or lookalikes as well as any risks associated with consumption. Pine needle tea is not recommended to be used during pregnancy or for long term use. Please be cautious and enjoy!

[@SmallSeeds]

Some pines and other conifers are toxic for human consumption so here are some of those trees as listed: lodgepole pine, monterey pine, loblolly pine and even though there is some debate about the edibility of ponderosa pines they are still considered toxic. Other toxic conifers include many species within the cypress family including some junipers, yew & norfolk island pine which isn't a true pine. Please remember to always put your safety first by having a positive plant identification, knowing any toxic species and or lookalikes as well as any risks associated with consumption. Pine needle tea is not recommended to be used during pregnancy or for long term use. Please be cautious and enjoy!

[@beesandseeds]

My daughter weaves baskets with pine needles but we’ve never made tea from them. Must try ❤️

[@SmallSeeds]

That is so cool. I've seen pictures of it before but haven't tried it myself. Maybe I can try crafting a basket and you can try the tea!

[@beesandseeds]

@@SmallSeeds yes 🙌

[@galedavis3198]

Thanks for doing your videos, did you know the sticky sap is good for cuts? Love your work, your daughter is a babydoll.

[@SmallSeeds]

I recently bought a salve with it in there and really liked it. I haven't been able to get much of it though for my own creations but I am keeping an eye out. Thank you so much! And yes she is!

[@agpawpaw5912]

I love herbal tea. Pine one of them. Unfortunately all of it forgotten. Thanks for reminding us