Pine Needle Tea
This tea is not recommended for pregnant women and young children.
1 C. 1/2-inch-long chopped white pine needles, sheaths at base of needles removed
Juice of l lemon (optional)
Raw honey (optional)
Fill a teakettle with l quart water and bring to a boil over your campfire (see here) or the stove. When the water boils, remove it from the heat and add the pine needles. Let steep for 20 minutes. Strain the tea, discard the pine needles, and serve hot. Add lemon juice and honey to taste, if you’d like.