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Greek Thyme (Ikaria Blue Zone)

Greek Thyme (Ikaria Blue Zone)

Greek Superherbs

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Wild Thyme // Thimari // Elliniko Thimari // Ελληνικό Θυμάρι

Type: Thymus vulgaris (thimari in Greek)

Region: Ikaria (Blue Zones), Greece 

Taste: Peppery, with a clove-like sensation, refreshing

    Thyme Benefits

    Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-boosting, Digestive, Respiratory, Antimicrobial, Aromatic, Relaxing, Expectorant, and Antiseptic.

    Thyme Nutrients

    Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Dietary Fiber, Copper, Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Folate, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

    Wild Dried Greek Thyme from Ikaria, Greece

    • Authentic dried Greek Thyme from the Island of Ikaria, known for its longevity-inducing herbs.
    • Handpicked and wild-grown for a robust and earthy flavor, perfect for elevating your Mediterranean cuisine.
    • Derived from a perennial wild shrub from the Lamiaceae family and native to the Mediterranean region.
    • High in antioxidants, ideal for healthy cooking, seasoning, making tea (medicinal infusions / tisanes), and promoting general wellbeing.

    Ways to Use Thyme / How to Use Thyme

    • Great addition to pasta, pizza, sourdough bread, soups, salads, vegetarian and vegan dishes, providing a savory twist.
    • Perfect for creating infusions such as thyme-infused extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), or teas, a common practice in the Ikarian tradition. Adds a touch of the Mediterranean diet to your kitchen, a key to a healthier and longer life.

    Hot Brew Instructions

    1 tsp | 8 oz | 212° f | 5-7 mins

    1. Boil water.
    2. Add 1 tsp of herbs to your cup or pot.
    3. Pour hot water over herbs.
    4. Steep for 5-7 minutes.
    5. Strain and Enjoy!

    *Optionally sweeten with raw honey or lemon.

    Cold Brew Iced Tea Instructions

    4-6 tsp | 33 oz | 78° f | overnight

    1. Add 4-6 tsp of herbs to 33 oz room-temperature water.
    2. Steep in the fridge overnight.
    3. Strain, and add ice cubes if you like.
    4. Enjoy your refreshing, healthy, and delicious iced herbal tea!

    Shipping & Returns

    FREE US shipping with 2+ bags! If you don't like the blend for any reason, email me and I will refund you. No need to return anything. Cheers!

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    ✔️ 1 Greece postcard

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