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Mythbusting Pine Needle Tea Danger

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Merriwether Vorderbruggen
Feb 26, 2026
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Nice cup of loblolly pine needle tea!

Whenever I feel like stirring the pot on social media, I post a recommendation to drink pine needle tea. Within seconds the nannystate erupts with warnings that I’m going to cause miscarriages all across North America. It’s a great way to drive up my viewer numbers. Don’t judge - it’s a game I need to play to keep do…

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