The pine needles of Japanese red pine (Akamatsu) that grow wild in the mountains of Tokushima Prefecture are hand-picked in their young leaf state from May to July and dried with careful temperature control. No roasting is done, preserving the original green color and aroma of the material. Pine needles maintain their green color throughout the year, so it's easy to think they can be harvested anytime, but the timing is very important if you're particular about quality and flavor. This product carefully extracts the color, aroma, and taste by harvesting only during the young and tender period. This pine needle tea is a popular product with many repeat customers. It's also recommended for first-timers or those who want to try it from just one bag. 【How to Enjoy】 Place about 3g of pine needles in a teapot or kyusu (small teapot) and pour 150cc of hot water, steeping for 1-2 minutes. The color of the extracted liquid is light, but the aroma is strong. 100g is good for about 30-35 cups. At a rate of one cup a day, you can use it for about a month without any problem. ● Contents: 100g x 1 bag ● Ingredients: Akamatsu pine needles (pine needles) ● Origin: Tokushima Prefecture (wild) ● Harvest Season: Reiwa 7 (2025) ● Pesticides: Not used (wild-grown, naturally harvested) ● Storage: Store away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and humidity ● Processing: Selected and dried in Japan Seller: Herb Garden Shop Co., Ltd. 720-86 Kose-cho, Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture 630-0223 #PineNeedleTea #Akamatsu #TokushimaMade #PesticideFree #PineNeedle #Harvest2025