How to make pine needle tea (rich in vitamin C)
  • 1. What type of pine needles are generally safe to use for tea?
A) Yew
B) Juniper
C) Pine, Spruce, and Fir
D) Cypress
  • 2. Which pine needle is poisonous and should be avoided?
A) Red Pine
B) White Pine
C) Scotch Pine
D) Yew
  • 3. What is the best time of year to harvest pine needles for tea?
A) Winter only
B) Spring only
C) Any time of year
D) Summer only
  • 4. What part of the pine needle do you need to prepare for tea?
A) Pine cones
B) Roots
C) Needles
D) Bark
  • 5. How should you clean pine needles before making tea?
A) Soak in bleach
B) Rinse with water
C) Use soap and water
D) Boil them first
  • 6. What is the ideal water temperature for brewing pine needle tea?
A) Iced
B) Boiling
C) Below boiling point
D) Cold
  • 7. How long should you steep pine needles in hot water?
A) 1 hour
B) 1 minute
C) 5-10 minutes
D) 30 minutes
  • 8. What taste can the pine needle tea have?
A) Spicy
B) Bitter
C) Salty
D) Citrusy
  • 9. What vitamin is pine needle tea particularly rich in?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin C
  • 10. How can you sweeten pine needle tea?
A) Salt
B) Soy sauce
C) Vinegar
D) Honey or maple syrup
  • 11. What is a recommended daily limit for consuming pine needle tea?
A) None
B) 5-6 cups
C) Unlimited
D) 1-2 cups
  • 12. Which of these is a potential benefit of drinking pine needle tea?
A) Reducing bone density
B) Causing tooth decay
C) Boosting immune system
D) Increasing cholesterol
  • 13. What should pregnant women do before consuming pine needle tea?
A) Avoid it completely
B) Consult a doctor
C) Drink it every day
D) Drink as much as they want
  • 14. How to identify pine needles?
A) Bundles
B) Flowers
C) Broad Leaves
D) Berries
  • 15. What can too much pine needle tea do?
A) Improve eyesight
B) Cause nausea
C) Increase energy
D) Cure all diseases
  • 16. What container is best to use for brewing the tea?
A) Aluminum
B) Iron
C) Plastic
D) Glass or ceramic
  • 17. What happens if you boil the needles for too long?
A) More vitamins
B) No effect
C) Bitter tea
D) Sweeter tea
  • 18. What is a common additive to pine needle tea for flavor?
A) Soy Sauce
B) Ketchup
C) Mustard
D) Lemon
  • 19. Where should you harvest pine needles?
A) Next to busy roads
B) Anywhere is fine
C) Away from roads
D) In industrial areas
  • 20. What part of the pine tree should you avoid harvesting needles from?
A) All branches are fine
B) Upper branches
C) Lower branches near the ground
D) Middle branches
  • 21. What is a sign of a healthy pine tree to harvest from?
A) Vibrant green needles
B) Brown or yellow needles
C) Sparse needles
D) No needles
  • 22. What kind of water is the best to use?
A) Soda
B) Filtered Water
C) Salt water
D) Tap Water
  • 23. Are all green needles safe for consumption?
A) Yes
B) Maybe
C) Sometimes
D) No
  • 24. What additional benefit is not associated with pine needle tea?
A) Antioxidant
B) Aids against cough
C) Weight Loss
D) Immunity Booster
  • 25. How to store pine needles?
A) On the counter
B) Air tight container
C) In a bowl
D) On the floor
  • 26. What makes pine needles a good choice for tea?
A) Easy to find
B) Expensive
C) Hard to find
D) Highly regulated
  • 27. What type of pot to avoid to heat the water for the tea?
A) Ceramic
B) Glass
C) Stainless steel
D) Aluminum
  • 28. Can you store the pine needle tea?
A) Yes, long time
B) Indefinitely
C) Yes, but short time
D) No
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