Dried Pine Needle Tea Song Zhen 500g Loose Herbal Tea for Daily Brewing

Dried Pine Needle Tea, known in TCM as Song Zhen (松针), is harvested from Masson pine, Pinus massoniana, and related red pine species. These hand-selected needles are cleaned and dried for herbal tea and traditional wellness use. In TCM theory, pine needle is considered bitter and warm and is traditionally associated with dispelling wind dampness. Enjoy as a simple infusion or blended with mint and jasmine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried pine needle, Song Zhen (松针), from Pinus massoniana and related pine species
• Hand-selected and carefully dried needles suitable for herbal tea brewing
• Traditionally used in Chinese folk herbalism for daily wellness infusions
• Can be blended with mint or jasmine flowers for a lighter aromatic cup
• Convenient 500g bulk bag ideal for regular home brewing or repacking

Quality & Sensory

The dried needles are typically deep green to olive green, slender and slightly resinous to the touch, with a fresh pine and balsamic aroma. When steeped, the liquor is typically light yellow-green with a clean, mildly resinous and slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone pine needle tea
• Blend with mint leaves for a cooling infusion
• Combine with jasmine tea for a fragrant daily drink
• Simmer briefly for a stronger traditional decoction

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, pine needles have long been gathered for daily infusions and seasonal wellness drinks. Song Zhen is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural response to wind dampness and is often simmered alone or paired with other mild herbs. Some households also add the needles to bath water for a refreshing external soak.

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