Vitamin C and Pine Trees

Riverwalker, over on his blog, Stealth Survival, brings up an important thought about getting a good dose of vitamin C during an emergency: pine needles. Pine needles, especially the new, light green needles, are full of vitamin C. All you need to do is make a tea, or "soup" as he calls it, by steeping a handful of needles in some hot water. A touch of honey can be added for a little extra flavor. He says that different types of pine trees have slightly different flavors.