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Thyme Tea

Gardening Guide: It’s About Thyme: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, and Cooking with Thyme

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Thyme Tea

Thyme has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Thyme is known especially for soothing coughs and colds. It’s very easy to make thyme tea; enjoy it on its own or with a slice of ginger or lemon and a little honey. Your throat will thank you!

By Norann Oleson

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Soothing Thyme Tea

Tea is the kind of beverage you can enjoy anywhere, anytime. I know I do! You don’t even need a reason to drink it — whether you’re after its health benefits or you simply want to relish its delightful flavor, you can never go wrong with a cup or tumbler of tea close by. The best thing about tea is that you can drink it hot or cold, and it will be just as delicious either way. For me, having fresh thyme around in my garden for thyme tea is key.

Whenever I find myself longing for a cup of tea, it’s often when I’m having a pretty stressful day. Otherwise, it’s something I drink after meals, especially when I’ve had one too many spoonfuls! While there are various kinds of teas — all of them delicious in their own way — I prepare soothing thyme tea if I want a drink that invokes a sense of calm and relaxation. Among the many benefits of thyme is that it can improve your mood thanks to its aromatic and therapeutic properties. For centuries, thyme has also been used for medicinal purposes, particularly for alleviating coughs and colds. So, if you’re feeling under the weather or you’re just plain having a bad day, a serving of soothing thyme tea will help turn things around!

To make this tea even more appetizing, throw some honey into the mix, along with a slice of ginger or lemon for a slightly spicy or citrusy tang. These blend well with thyme’s naturally fresh, earthy, and floral taste. Savor this tea slowly and let its warmth soothe your itchy throat or brighten up your mood for the rest of the day!

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Thyme has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Thyme is known especially for soothing coughs and colds. It’s very easy to make thyme tea; enjoy it on its own or with a slice of ginger or lemon and a little honey. Your throat will thank you!

  • Author: Norann Oleson
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 1
  • Category: Beverages

Ingredients

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  • 3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • Ginger or lemon slices, honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil. In the meantime, place thyme springs in a mug. (You can chop the sprigs or place them in a tea ball infuser. If you don’t have fresh thyme, add a teaspoon of dried thyme to the infuser.)
  2. Pour the boiling water over the sprigs or infuser and steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add ginger or lemon slice and/or honey and sip slowly.

If you’ve never grown thyme, or have only grown one kind, you’re missing out on one of the most versatile and easy-to-grow herbs in the garden. With our It’s About Thyme Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile herb.

Have you tried this thyme tea recipe? It’s a perennial favorite—please tell us how it turned out for you.

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  • Trish J. December 28, 2023

    Can not wait to try this. Thyme is one of my favorite herb. I love growing it and using it.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Thyme Plants
  • A Word About Varieties of Thyme Plants
  • Choosing to Grow Thyme from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Growing Thyme in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Thyme Plants
  • Planting and Pruning Thyme
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Thyme Plants
  • Should You Fertilize Your Thyme Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Thyme Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Thyme Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Thyme Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Thyme Patch
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Thyme
  • How to Grow Culinary Thyme in a Container
  • How to Keep Thyme Alive and Growing Year After Year
  • Plant Profiles

  • Lavender Thyme (Culinary & Ornamental)
  • Woolly Thyme (Ornamental)
  • Caraway Thyme (Culinary & Ornamental)
  • Lemon Thyme (Culinary & Ornamental)
  • French Thyme (Culinary)
  • English Thyme (Culinary)
  • Recipes

  • Thyme Tea
  • Cheddar-Thyme Biscuits
  • Thyme and Mushroom Soup
  • Lemon Thyme Tea Bread
  • Garlic Thyme Chicken Thighs
  • Roasted Potatoes with Lemon Thyme
  • Feta and Olive Bake with Thyme
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Thyme
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Thyme
  • Resources about Thyme
  • Thyme Glossary
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