Eastern White Pine Needles

What are Eastern White Pine Needles?
Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) is a North American evergreen traditionally used to prepare aromatic herbal teas and infusions. The needles have a fresh, resinous, slightly citrusy pine flavor.

How do I prepare the needles as tea?
Chop or crush the needles slightly, add them to hot water, cover, and steep. Avoid aggressively boiling the needles for an extended period, as this can diminish some of their more delicate aromatic compounds.

How much should I use?
For a standard infusion, start with approximately 1/2 tablespoon of cut dried needles per 8 ounces of hot water. Steep covered for about 10–15 minutes, then strain.

What does Eastern White Pine tea taste like?
It has a clean, woodsy flavor with resinous, mildly citrusy notes. Honey, lemon, ginger, or cinnamon can complement the flavor.

Does Eastern White Pine contain vitamin C?
Pine needles, including Eastern White Pine, contain vitamin C, although the actual amount in a prepared cup can vary considerably depending on the plant material, storage, processing, and brewing method.

Does it contain shikimic acid?
Pine needles can contain naturally occurring shikimic acid, but the concentration varies by species, growing conditions, harvesting, and processing. Drinking pine-needle tea should not be presented as equivalent to taking a standardized medication or supplement.

Can I drink it every day?
Pine-needle tea is generally better positioned as an occasional traditional herbal beverage rather than promising a specific daily therapeutic regimen. Customers who are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medications, or managing a medical condition should consult an appropriate healthcare professional before regular use.

Can children drink it?
Because safety and dosing information for medicinal use of pine-needle preparations in young children is limited, consult a pediatric healthcare professional before giving it to children.

Are all pine needles safe to make tea with?
No. Never assume an evergreen is edible simply because it resembles pine. Some evergreen species can be toxic. Proper botanical identification is essential. This product contains specifically identified Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus).

Can I forage my own after I finish the package?
Only if you can positively identify the tree. Avoid trees exposed to pesticides, herbicides, roadside pollution, contaminated soil, or other environmental pollutants. Never harvest from protected land or private property without permission.

Why might the color or aroma vary between batches?
This is a natural plant product. Needle color, size, fragrance, and flavor can vary depending on season, harvest location, growing conditions, drying, and storage.

How should I store my pine needles?
Keep them tightly sealed in a cool, dry, dark location, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Always use dry utensils when handling the product.

Is this product intended to diagnose or treat illness?
No. Herbs of Her Eastern White Pine Needles are offered as a botanical product for traditional herbal preparation and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.