Tisane of thymeIn the spring I bought some 4-inch pots of herbs and planted them in a barrel. They thrived. This is through no skill on my part as I don’t have a green thumb but I had put the planter in a spot that suited the oregano and lemon thyme very well.
Lemon thyme, Thymus citriodorus
It is such a pleasure to be able to drink infusions made with my own, home-grown herbs. It is so simple to do, it is just like brewing a pot of tea.
Ingredients:
Some sprigs of thyme from the garden
4 cups of boiling water
Honey or any kind of sweetener
Method:
- Put the thyme in a pot (I used a Pyrex carafe with a lid)
- Pour boiling water over the herbs.
- Cover the pot and steep for about 5 minutes.
- Strain into a pretty glass, add sweetener if you like, and enjoy this soothing drink. I like mine without any sugar.
Lemon thyme has antispasmodic properties. It soothes coughs and relieves muscle spasms. It is an ingredient in cough mixtures.
Thyme infusion can be used as a mouthwash as it has antiseptic and antimicrobial qualities. It is an ingredient in Listerine mouthwash.
Best of all, lemon thyme is said to have anti-aging properties.