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    How to Make Thyme Tea

    Published: Feb 27, 2023 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 5 Comments

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    Learn how to make thyme tea with just 2 simple ingredients, fresh thyme leaves and hot water. This recipe is tasty and has so many health benefits.

    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!

    Thyme Tea with fresh Thyme sprig in the background

    Only five minutes are needed to make this ideal comforting tea. 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.

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    • Easy Thyme Tea Recipe
    • Why Does This Recipe Work?
    • Thyme Tea Health Benefits
    • What's in This Recipe?
    • How to Make Thyme Tea?
    • Top Tips!
    • Some Variations
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Easy Drink Recipes
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    Easy Thyme Tea Recipe

    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? 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.

    Hence, it really confirms that this tea not only gives you a good pair for your baked goods in the afternoon but could also help you with your mild throat problems. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends or family as you serve your home-baked delicacies paired with this tea!

    Thyme Tea with fresh Thyme sprig in the background.

    Why Does This Recipe Work?

    You may be thinking that buying tea packs is more convenient than making your own tea at home. However, 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.
    • There are no preservatives or additives you have to include in this tea, giving you the organic and fresh tea you crave for.
    • 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 with fresh Thyme sprig in the background.

    Thyme Tea Health Benefits

    • Help reduce inflammation because it has anti-inflammatory properties.
    • It improves digestion and helps with an upset stomach.
    • It aids in weight loss.
    • Boost immunity.
    • Lower cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels.
    • It has antifungal and antibacterial properties.
    • This is a natural cough remedy and helps a lot with sore throat.

    What's in This Recipe?

    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. The boiling water also gives color and strength to the cup of tea. Boiling water, as it seemed, coaxes out all the delightful flavors for you to enjoy the tea.

    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.

    Some 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. You may 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.
    Thyme Tea with fresh Thyme sprig in the background.

    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.

    This tea recipe pairs it with Apple Curd Tart or Puff Pastry Strawberry Tart. You can also bake your homemade Blueberry Custard Tart or Madeira Loaf Cake. If you love a more luscious, savory, packed, and sweet dessert for this tea, you can also bake Biscoff Cheesecake or Peanut Butter Mug 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.

    Thyme Tea with fresh Thyme sprig in the background.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use dried thyme for this tea?

    Although fresh thyme and thyme powder are both considered thyme, the two are extremely different from each other when it comes to flavor and aroma. Everything about dried thyme will seem artificial compared to fresh thyme. Thus, you should only use fresh thyme for this tea.

    Is it alright to put milk into my thyme tea just like how I do it with green tea?

    Some love adding a splash of new flavor into their tea by adding milk. However, thyme tea is already flavorful and has a pleasant taste to it that you no longer have to add sugar or milk. Enjoy a cup of thyme tea as it is.

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    Thyme Tea with fresh Thyme sprig in the background
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    How To Make Thyme Tea

    Learn how to make thyme tea with just 2 simple ingredients, fresh thyme leaves and hot water. This recipe is tasty and has so many health benefits.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine British
    Keyword Easy Thyme Tea recipe
    Prep Time 1 minute
    Cook Time 3 minutes
    Total Time 4 minutes
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 2kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Kettle
    • Cup

    Ingredients

    • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
    • 2 cups boiling water

    Instructions

    • 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.
      3 sprigs fresh thyme, 2 cups boiling water
    • 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.

    Notes

    • 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 add more, 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.

    Some 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, you may 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 become more zingy or strong to taste.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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    Comments

    1. Erika

      July 29, 2022 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      Healthy and calming tea!

      Reply
    2. Martin

      July 29, 2022 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      I liked this recipe, It is a delicious and perfect substitute for red tea.

      Reply
    3. Michele

      February 27, 2023 at 8:02 pm

      5 stars
      I used to take thyme supplements. However, I stopped when I started making this tea.

      Reply
    4. Ann

      February 27, 2023 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      Is thyme a member of the mint family?

      Reply
      • Radwa

        February 27, 2023 at 8:04 pm

        Yes, it is.

        Reply

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