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

Pine Needle Tea, known in TCM as Song Zhen (松针), is made from dried needle segments of Masson pine, Pinus massoniana. These cut needle pieces are a traditional Chinese herbal material valued in folk practice for daily tea brewing. In TCM theory, pine needle is traditionally associated with bitter and warm properties. Steep in hot water and enjoy as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Masson pine needle segments cut into long pieces for convenient brewing
• Botanical source Pinus massoniana, a classic pine species used in Chinese folk herbalism
• Known in TCM as Song Zhen (松针), traditionally valued as a daily herbal tea ingredient
• Simple loose-needle form suitable for teapots, infusers, and decoction
• Sold as a raw edible agricultural botanical, ideal for home tea preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried needle segments typically show a deep green to brownish-green color with a slender, fibrous texture. They carry a fresh resinous pine aroma, and the brewed tea typically tastes lightly bitter and astringent with a clean, evergreen character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea in a teapot or infuser
• Simmer into a traditional pine needle decoction
• Blend with other botanicals for seasonal herbal drinks
• Use in folk wellness routines during colder months

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, pine needle has long been prepared as a simple home tea by steeping or gently simmering the needles in hot water. It is traditionally associated with daily wellness routines, especially in rural and seasonal customs. Some households combine pine needle with other mild botanicals such as goji berry or chrysanthemum for a balanced herbal infusion.

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