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