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Tea · From Bladwijzer

Cold-brewed Douglas-fir tea

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: 1 litre
• Time: 10 min + overnight steeping
• From: Douglas fir

Ingredients

• 1 handful young Douglas-fir shoots or needles (± 20 g)
• 1 litre cold water
• a slice of lemon or a little honey, if you like

Method

1. Rinse the shoots or needles and chop them roughly.
2. Put them in a jug with the cold water.
3. Leave to steep overnight in the fridge.
4. Strain and serve cold, with lemon or a little honey if you like.

Storing: Keeps for 2 days in the fridge.