Pine Needle Tea
This is a simple herb recipe from the 19th century that is said to help many common illnesses. The needles of any pine tree can be used. (Do not use needles from a Yew tree, as they are poisonous) 
What you need:
A pine tree
A small pot or a kettle.
A knife (a cutting board would be helpful too)

Instructions: 
1.	Select your pine needles by picking the newest and greenest ones from the tree. These are the ones that are nearest the end of each branch, and probably are slightly lighter green than the rest of the needles. 
2.	Start water boiling in a kettle or over a stove.
3.	Strip the needles off the branches they are attached to. 
4.	Finely chop the needles with a sharp knife. It is suggested you only chop 5-10 pine needles at a time, as they are quite tough.
5.	As for amounts, you want to have about a handful of chopped needles for each cup of tea you want to make.
6.	Place a handful of chopped needles in each cup. Fill each cup with boiling water.
7.	Let steep (soak) for 15-30 minutes. 
8.	Strain tea, or drink as it is (but swallowing the actual needles is not recommended)

Quality Checklist:
1.	Your tea has an odour of pine needles.
2.	Your tea doesn’t just taste like boiling water.
3.	Your pine needles were chopped small enough to fit easily into the cup.
4.	You haven’t severed any of your fingers. 
5.	You haven’t burned yourself  (or your partner) with boiling water.

Warning: Do not drink this tea if you are pregnant.