How to make pine needle tea (rich in vitamin C)
  • 1. What type of pine needles are generally safe to use for tea?
A) Pine, Spruce, and Fir
B) Juniper
C) Cypress
D) Yew
  • 2. Which pine needle is poisonous and should be avoided?
A) Scotch Pine
B) Red Pine
C) Yew
D) White Pine
  • 3. What is the best time of year to harvest pine needles for tea?
A) Summer only
B) Winter only
C) Spring only
D) Any time of year
  • 4. What part of the pine needle do you need to prepare for tea?
A) Bark
B) Needles
C) Roots
D) Pine cones
  • 5. How should you clean pine needles before making tea?
A) Soak in bleach
B) Boil them first
C) Rinse with water
D) Use soap and water
  • 6. What is the ideal water temperature for brewing pine needle tea?
A) Below boiling point
B) Cold
C) Iced
D) Boiling
  • 7. How long should you steep pine needles in hot water?
A) 5-10 minutes
B) 1 minute
C) 30 minutes
D) 1 hour
  • 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 B12
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
  • 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) 5-6 cups
B) 1-2 cups
C) None
D) Unlimited
  • 12. Which of these is a potential benefit of drinking pine needle tea?
A) Boosting immune system
B) Causing tooth decay
C) Reducing bone density
D) Increasing cholesterol
  • 13. What should pregnant women do before consuming pine needle tea?
A) Drink as much as they want
B) Consult a doctor
C) Avoid it completely
D) Drink it every day
  • 14. How to identify pine needles?
A) Bundles
B) Broad Leaves
C) Flowers
D) Berries
  • 15. What can too much pine needle tea do?
A) Improve eyesight
B) Cause nausea
C) Increase energy
D) Cure all diseases
  • 16. What container is best to use for brewing the tea?
A) Iron
B) Glass or ceramic
C) Aluminum
D) Plastic
  • 17. What happens if you boil the needles for too long?
A) Bitter tea
B) Sweeter tea
C) More vitamins
D) No effect
  • 18. What is a common additive to pine needle tea for flavor?
A) Soy Sauce
B) Ketchup
C) Lemon
D) Mustard
  • 19. Where should you harvest pine needles?
A) Away from roads
B) In industrial areas
C) Next to busy roads
D) Anywhere is fine
  • 20. What part of the pine tree should you avoid harvesting needles from?
A) All branches are fine
B) Upper branches
C) Middle branches
D) Lower branches near the ground
  • 21. What is a sign of a healthy pine tree to harvest from?
A) No needles
B) Sparse needles
C) Vibrant green needles
D) Brown or yellow needles
  • 22. What kind of water is the best to use?
A) Filtered Water
B) Salt water
C) Soda
D) Tap Water
  • 23. Are all green needles safe for consumption?
A) Maybe
B) No
C) Yes
D) Sometimes
  • 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) In a bowl
B) On the counter
C) Air tight container
D) On the floor
  • 26. What makes pine needles a good choice for tea?
A) Expensive
B) Highly regulated
C) Hard to find
D) Easy to find
  • 27. What type of pot to avoid to heat the water for the tea?
A) Stainless steel
B) Glass
C) Aluminum
D) Ceramic
  • 28. Can you store the pine needle tea?
A) Yes, but short time
B) No
C) Indefinitely
D) Yes, long time
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