Wild Harvest Fresh Picked Organic Pine Needles for Tea and Extract Making

This weekend only: Wild-harvested from Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) trees

Fresh pine sprigs have a much higher potency and aroma than the dried needles. They have been a traditional food and natural remedy for generations, and the bright green buds were gathered as one of spring’s first gifts after the long winter months. Valued as a nourishing source of vitality. 

As they are only available for a short time each year, we suggest putting the sprigs in water upon receipt to keep them fresh and storing them in the fridge, or freezing them to keep a larger amount for longer. 

• Wild-harvested Sitka Spruce sprigs from the Scottish Highlands
• Each sprig is a combination of fresh buds on the ends and older needles
• Please note: we check the sprigs for little bugs, but do not wash the sprigs before sending them

No added fillers or preservatives. Picked from a remote area - inaccessible to cars and vehicles.

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To make fresh pine needle tea:

• Bring water to a boil and let cool a little.
• Add pine needles (or whole sprigs) to water and reduce to the lowest heat. (approx 5 grams per cup depending on potency required / desired taste)
• Very low simmer for 15 minutes and then remove from heat.
• Either leave to cool a little then enjoy, or cover and let sit overnight to continue steeping
• Serve hot or cold

Note: It's important to have a very low simmer to keep the tea tasting lighter and fresher

There are lots of really interesting and easy recipes available online for fresh pine tips:

• Add to homemade pesto
• Finely chop into sea salt to create an aromatic pine-infused finishing salt for roast vegetables and potatoes
• Scatter over buttery mushrooms to brighten earthy flavours
• Roast with asparagus and drizzle with a little balsamic before serving