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