They make a great tea, loaded with vitamin C, and has a slightly citrusy quality; though in my opinion it doesn't compare with eastern white pine as far as flavour goes. According to "Discovering Wild Plants, Alaska, Western Canada, The Northwest" by Janice J. Schofield, sweetening the tea with honey, orange slices, cinnamon and cloves, or a nip of brandy is good.
She also writes that spruce tips can be made into a tasty Jelly!!! I've never tried it, but my interest is piqued! According to Janice spruce tip jelly goes well with lamb, venison or even morning muffins. The lamb, or venison I can see... but the muffins, I'll have to try it to judge. I googled spruce tip jelly and sure enough, there are a few small businesses around who make it. I'll get some and taste it before I make it myself!
Here's a couple of shots of the tea on the go.
By all means give it a try yourself...BUT ONLY IF YOU'RE 100% SURE OF THE IDENTITY OF THE PLANT/TREE YOU'RE HARVESTING FROM. If there is ANY doubt, leave it alone!
I have a couple of interviews this week, so hopefully I'll be back to work soon...it would be really nice to have a proper camera again!!!
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