Mighty Pine Tea Recipe
The fresh needles and buds of Pine, picked in the springtime, are called “pine tops.” These are boiled in water, and the tea is consumed for fevers, coughs, and colds. The needles are also diuretic, helping to increase urination. This recipe combines pine tops with dried peppermint and catnip for relief from sinus and lung congestion.
Equipment
- Medium pot with lid
Ingredients
- 1 quart water
- 1 small handful of pine needle tops (Pinus spp.) - Fresh or dried.
- 1.5 Tablespoons dried peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
- 1 Tablespoon dried catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Directions
- Boil the pine needle tops in the water for twenty minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the peppermint and catnip.
- Cover and let steep for an additional twenty minutes.
- Strain and add honey if desired.
Notes
Sip on the tea while hot, reheating each cup as needed throughout the day. Adults can drink three cups a day. Children’s dosages should be lessened proportionally.