Pine Needle Tea Song Zhen 500g Wild Dried Masson Pine Leaves Herbal Infusion from Changbai Mountain

Pine Needle Tea, known in TCM as Song Zhen (松针), consists of dried needles from Masson pine, Pinus massoniana. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, pine needles are considered bitter and warm in nature and are traditionally associated with supporting general wellness. These wild-harvested needles are carefully dried to preserve their natural aroma and character. Enjoy as a traditional herbal infusion or incorporate into daily wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Masson pine needles from Changbai Mountain region
• Botanical source: Pinus massoniana, known in TCM as Song Zhen (松针)
• Carefully dried to preserve natural aroma and traditional character
• Traditionally used in Chinese folk herbal practice as a daily infusion
• 500g total supply packaged in two convenient canisters

Quality & Sensory

The dried needles typically display a deep green color with a slender, needle-like form. They carry a fresh, resinous pine aroma. When brewed, the infusion typically yields a light amber-green liquor with a mildly astringent, refreshing pine taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a standalone herbal infusion with hot water
• Combine with other dried herbs for a traditional blended tea
• Steep lightly for a refreshing daily pine needle tea
• Use in seasonal wellness routines during colder months

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, pine needles have long been steeped as a simple daily infusion, sometimes combined with other herbs or enjoyed alone. The needles were traditionally associated with vitality and seasonal wellness, and dried pine needle tea remains a familiar home-style beverage in many regions of China.

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