The arrival of the autumn season has brought with it cool nights and warm days. This is the perfect temperature to get outside and watch as the trees change to hues of red.
The temperatures have begun to dip each night in the forties and thirties and I have found myself dusting off my cookbooks in search of a good tea recipe.
Piles and piles of books have spilled across my kitchen as I anxiously look for the ‘perfect’ recipe. Several hours later proved to be unresourceful and the perfect recipe was not found. Perhaps I was trying to hard or looking in the wrong books, but I felt like I needed something to match with the season.
I began sending out emails hoping someone would have that perfect recipe and was willing to part with it.
Then one day it came to me as I was walking in the woods. I came across a White Pine tree and remembered a lovely tea recipe that I fondly enjoyed.
It was easy to make and had a mild, yet refreshing taste to it. I was amazed at myself that I had completely forgotten all about it.
Therefore as I sit here and drink my second cup of tea for today I decided that I should share this recipe with all of you.
The recipe is as follows:
Pour one cup of boiling water over a “handful” of chopped pine needles and cover.
Use a jar or teapot with a lid and let steep for about 15-30 minutes.
Strain and sweeten to taste (I have found that honey tastes better than sugar.)
Enjoy and may all of you have a wonderful day!