If you have a leftover Christmas tree, you could remove the needles and use them in a variety of recipes. Pine needle tea has been praised for boosting immunity and soothing colds.

Cut the needles into smaller pieces, add them to boiling water, remove from heat, let steep for 10 to 20 minutes and strain. Or you can buy prepackaged organic pine needle tea bags.

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Pine needle tea is available for purchase from various retailers, including Amazon for £8.24 and the UK Loose Leaf Tea Company for £5.75 - or about 11p a drink.

Brew a healthy cup of tea packed with vitamin C from white pine needles. This centuries old tea has a mild yet bright flavor and no bitterness.