Thyme tea is a comforting herbal tea made with just 2 simple ingredients (fresh thyme leaves and hot water) in less than 5 minutes!

Thyme Tea is a soothing cup of tea that you will want to have for your afternoon tea time. By simply adding fresh thyme to water that has been brought to a boil you will already perfect this tea at home!

I usually use homegrown thyme from my garden to make this delicious herbal tea. Sometimes, I make mint tea or sage tea, depending on what herbs I have in the garden.

What Does Thyme Tea Taste Like?

Because of the thyme in this tea, you will get to enjoy various refreshing and herby fragrant tastes. A mix of fresh, floral, and earthy notes will also be present once you take a sip from this aromatic beverage.

Once it goes down to your throat, you will be soothed with a refreshing and almost relaxing feel all thanks to the good benefits of thyme.

What Is Thyme?

If you don't know what thyme is? Thyme is a common herb that is utilized in the culinary arts as a spice. Meat, chicken, fish, vegetables, and salads all benefit from the delightful mild flavor that it imparts. But who knows that thyme is not only good for food but also proves to be a quenching tea flavor?

Thyme Tea Recipe

For me, this herbal tea is so important, especially during the winter. Not only does this tea taste wonderful, but it also has a wonderfully calming and comforting effect on the body and mind once consumed.

Because drinking thyme tea can help reduce cold symptoms, particularly a cough, it has become a common practice for some people to stock their homes with thyme throughout the winter season. And since numerous studies have demonstrated that thyme has positive effects, keeping some on hand is an excellent idea when cold and flu season rolls around.

Why Does This Recipe Work?

You may be thinking that buying tea packs is more convenient than making your own tea at home. However, I promise you this recipe is something that you will not be tired of making! Here are some of the reasons why you have to try this particular tea at home:

• It is quick and easy to prepare. You no longer have to fetch more ingredients to perfect this tea because you will only need boiling water and thyme to enjoy this excellent tea at home in a short amount of time.
• This is my organic go-to fresh tea.
• This tea is restorative and delicious! Store it for quite some time, and only get a cup or two when you want to, and the rest can be stored well in the fridge.
• If you are a tea drinker, having this tea at home will give your collection another undeniably good tea flavor, thus expanding your sorts of tea.
• It can be paired with a lot of good dishes, from baked goods to pasta or savory dishes for breakfast.
• It is a popular herb that is easy to find in any supermarket.

Thyme Tea Health Benefits

According to an article posted in webmd.com; Thyme helps reduce inflammation because it has anti-inflammatory properties and helped protect the stomach’s lining from ulcers.

Also, it also has an antimicrobial properties and it is a natural cough remedy and helps a lot with sore throat. Read more about the thyme benefits here.

Ingredients

Fresh Thyme. Fresh thyme is delightful when it comes to its taste. You will recognize a lot of undertones and tastes when you get to add it to your tea as it gives an excellent balance between minty and somewhat earthy. Afterward, you will get to taste a slight savory sweetness and a bit of lavender traces

Boiling Water. Fresh thyme will not be able to produce its wonderful flavors without the help of boiling water.

“See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”

Variations

• This recipe is already just as excellent as it is. However, if you wish to explore more and want to experiment with what addition can make this tea even better. Try my grandma's addition and add a drop of honey to make your cup of tea extra sweet if you are into sweet tea.
• If you are more on a stronger cup of tea, you can add some lemon or ginger to your thyme tea for it to become more zingy or strong to taste.

How To Make Thyme Tea?

One: Coarsely chop the thyme sprigs and then place them into a tea infuser, or simply add 2-3 sprigs of the fresh thyme to the tea cup.

Two: Put the infuser into a teacup and pour the boiling water over it; cover with a small plate and let it steep for about 3-5 minutes.

Top Tips!

• Drinking this tea when it is too hot will not allow you to taste the full flavor of thyme since all you can feel is the heat of the water. Thus, it is best to leave the tea for a few minutes until it cools down a bit before you take your first sip.
• 2 to 3 sprigs of thyme is the advisable amount of thyme for a cup. However, you can be as generous as to add 4 to 5 thyme into the water. It will give you a more prominent and flavorful taste depending on your preference.
• You may serve this tea cold. Just pour it into a tall glass and add some ice cubes. You may then add slices of apples or peaches for a refreshing afternoon drink.

Fresh Thyme Vs Dried Thyme

Although fresh thyme and dried thyme are both considered thyme, the two are extremely different from each other when it comes to flavor and aroma.

I actually prefer fresh thyme to make this tea because it produces a mild flavour and strong aroma.

Serving Suggestions

Tea is one of the best pairs for any baked goods. Western countries often enjoy their afternoon snack with a cup of tea and slices of sweet and delicious cakes.

Personally, I like to serve this herbal tea with Apple Curd Tart or Puff Pastry Strawberry Tart. If you love a more luscious, sweet dessert for this tea, you can serve it with Blueberry Custard Tart or Madeira Loaf Cake. The choices of what to pair your tea with are endless.

Storage

If you plan to prepare a large amount of this drink, store it in an air-tight jar or pitcher and refrigerate it when you already want a cup or glass of it.

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