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Douglas Fir Tip Tea

Douglas Fir Tip Tea

Douglas Fir Tip Tea hot or cold is sweet and invigorating drink. Great for colds and respiratory illness or to rehydrate. It's natures Gatorade.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 12 hrs

Equipment

  • 1 glass jar
  • 1 colander

Ingredients
  

  • 1 part fir tips by volume
  • 2 parts water by volume

Instructions
 

  • After picking tree tips, rinse thoroughly and soak tips for 15-20 minutes. Add 1 part tips to 2 parts water in a glass jar and place lid on top. For example, if you have 1/2 gallon of tips you will use 1 gallon of water. Place outside in sun for 12 hours or place in refrigerator. After 12 hours you can scoop out tips or strain through a colander. Place infused water back in fridge. Drink in 5-7 days.