Pine Needle Tea

Ingredients: Pine Needle Tea (Pinus koraiensis Sieb. et Zucc)

Serving Suggestion: Crush or grind the pine needles to break down its protective coating. Use 2-3 grams per cup and steep for 10 mins. Sweeten with honey or stevia if desired.

Pine Needle Tea (Pinus koraiensis Sieb. et Zucc., folium)

The fresh or dried needles of Pinus koraiensis (Korean pine) contain a rich mix of volatile terpenes (such as α-pinene, camphene), polyphenols, flavonoids, and proanthocyanidins, along with moderate amounts of vitamin C and phenolic acids¹. These constituents give the needles their characteristic resinous, fresh-pine aroma and a light herbal flavour when brewed as a tea. In East Asia the tea has long been used as a seasonal infusion, appreciated for its bright taste and uplifting sensory effect, and supporting general wellness through antioxidant-rich plant materials¹. Modern laboratory work indicates that extracts of P. koraiensis needles and essential oil may modulate lipid metabolism, oxidative stress and inflammation in preliminary models².

This information is for educational purposes only and does not refer to the effects of any specific product.

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1. Koutsaviti, A., Toutoungy, S., Saliba, R., Loupassaki, S., Tzakou, O., Roussis, V., & Ioannou, E. (2021). Antioxidant Potential of Pine Needles: A Systematic Study on the Essential Oils and Extracts of 46 Species of the Genus Pinus. Foods, 10(1), 142. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10010142  

2. Li, Q., Li, Q., Wang, A., and Quan, W. (2025). "Medicinal potential of pine trees: A brief review focusing on three species," BioResources 20(1), 2346-2373.  https://bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu/resources

Other Names: Pine Leaf Tea

Grown in: China

Organic Status: WIldcrafted

Plant Parts:  Pine needles

Packaging:  Home compostable, reusable zip lock pouch

Vegan Friendly

• More research is required for safety during pregnancy.