Pine Needle Tea Is Like Green Tea’s Earthy, Vitamin C-Rich Cousin—and It’s Packed With Benefits

As much as I love an earthy glass of green tea (which, FWIW, is prized as one of the best drinks for longevity), sometimes you simply want to liven up your palate a bit. If you want to explore teas that have a comparably high amount of micronutrients, including protective antioxidants, that can help keep your mind and body in peak condition sip after yummy sip, there are secretly tons of options out there. Pine needle tea—which is rich in vitamin C and also a good source of minerals1 including calcium, potassium, and zinc—is one such variety that might not get as much fanfare in the U.S. as green tea, yet in some ways may even have a slight edge on it.