Please read brewing instructions below!
Pine Needle Tea (Pinus koraiensis Sieb. et Zucc) is a bit of a rarity in Australia, mostly being used as Chinese medicine - but has its own unique uses that make it a worthy addition to the Tea Life family. This is classified as White Pine.
According to studies, Pinus koraiensis Sieb is a good antiviral.
These particular Pine Needle Trees have been growing for over 50 years and then wildcrafted in the mountainous regions in North East China away from industrial zones.
Grown Lesser Khingan mountains, on the Russia China border.
Other compounds found within Pine Needle are below:
| Alpha-Pinene |
Beta-Pinene |
Beta-Phellandrene |
| D-Limonene |
Germacrene D |
3-Carene |
| Caryophyllene |
Vitamin A |
Vitamin C |
Traditional medicinal uses for Pine Needle tea are treating the flu, hormonal imbalances and complications with vision. For further reading and studies on Pine Needle and Pinus koraiensis Sieb. et Zucc in particular please see this paper here.
For full extensive databanks on this particular strand please see here.
This Pine Needle is Wildcrafted and Pesticide free. Our Pesticide report is downloadable here.
Health Benefits
Pine Needle Tea has been used for
Treating hormonal imbalances
Protection/Treatment of the flu
Brewing & care
- Pine Needle is best to crush/grind or blend to release everything properly due to its slightly hardy protective coating.
- For optimal results, place 2-3g in blender with hot water, blend until ground and let steep for 10 mins. Steeping/filtering afterwards is recommended.
- Steeping overnight is also a good option for Pine Needle to ensure everything is released.
For further reading on how to brew Pine Needle, please see our article here.
Brewing instructions in video form here (best method)
Cautionary
More research is needed but to be on the safe side, avoid during pregancy.
In very rare cases, some may experience allergic reaction.
https://acaai.org/allergies/types-allergies/pine-tree-allergy
