Christmas tree tea

preparation

The needles of fir, spruce, and pine trees can be very sharp, so you have to be careful not to cut your fingers when cooking. You'll need large, sharp scissors and a large bowl: Cut a few of the longer branches from the tree. Rinse them under cold running water to remove any remaining mud and dirt.
A few drops of dried resin may be visible, but this is edible, as are the dried buds that are sometimes found at the tips of the branches.
Then, one by one, hold each branch upside down in the bowl so that the needles form a chevron pattern. Then, using scissors, cut them off from the bottom so they fall directly into the bowl. I usually wash the cut needles again before using them.

Place the Christmas tree needles in the teapot, add freshly boiled water and let it steep for 6 minutes.

To serve, add 1 squeeze of lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of honey to each cup. Pour over the freshly brewed tea and enjoy.

Interesting
Pine, fir, and spruce contain high levels of vitamin C. Pine has a very subtle flavor, with a delicate, warm aroma. If you don't have pine, fir, or spruce on hand, you can also buy dried pine tea or olive leaf tea ready to brew.