Spruce Tip Tea

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Calories: Approximately 20 kcal

Macros: Proteins: 0g, Fats: 0g, Carbohydrates: 5g

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: herbal teas, beverages, outdoor recipes, spring recipes, healthy drinks

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A delightful herbal infusion that captures the essence of late spring, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and tea connoisseurs.

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Spruce tip harvesting and brewing spruce tip tea

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Discover the serene taste of nature with our Spruce Tip Tea, a delightful herbal infusion that captures the essence of late spring. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and tea connoisseurs alike, this tea is both refreshing and invigorating. Spruce tips are rich in vitamin C and boast a unique, citrusy flavor that's sure to uplift your day.

Ingredients

🌲 1 cup freshly harvested spruce tips including permits if required
💧 4 cups of spring water
🍯 1 tablespoon wildflower honey, Finnish Forests Honey
🍋 1 slice of organic lemon

Instructions

1- Harvesting Spruce Tips:

Gently pluck young, tender spruce tips from the branches, typically found in late spring.
Ensure you have the proper permissions to harvest if in Finland.

2- Preparing the Tea:

Rinse the spruce tips under cold running water to remove any debris.
In a large pot, such as the Trangia 25-4 UL, bring 4 cups of spring water to a gentle boil.

3- Brewing:

Once boiling, remove the pot from heat, and add the rinsed spruce tips.
Cover and let steep for about 10 minutes, allowing the tips to infuse their aromatic flavors into the water.

4- Serving:

Strain the tea into mugs using a fine mesh strainer.
Stir in a tablespoon of wildflower honey for sweetness.
Add a slice of lemon to each cup for a refreshing citrus twist.

5- Enjoy:

Sip your soothing spruce tip tea while basking in nature's tranquility or during a cozy moment at home.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approximately 20 kcal
Proteins: 0g
Fats: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
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