Greek Thyme (Ikaria Blue Zone)
Greek Thyme (Ikaria Blue Zone)
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
Hot Brew Instructions
1 tsp | 8 oz | 212° f | 5-7 mins
- Boil water.
- Add 1 tsp of herbs to your cup or pot.
- Pour hot water over herbs.
- Steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Strain and Enjoy!
*Optionally sweeten with raw honey or lemon.
Cold Brew Iced Tea Instructions
Cold Brew Iced Tea Instructions
4-6 tsp | 33 oz | 78° f | overnight
- Add 4-6 tsp of herbs to 33 oz room-temperature water.
- Steep in the fridge overnight.
- Strain, and add ice cubes if you like.
- Enjoy your refreshing, healthy, and delicious iced herbal tea!
Shipping & Returns
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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What’s included in the box:
✔️ 2 Herbal Teas of your choice
✔️ 1 heart-shaped tea spoon infuser
✔️ 1 Greece postcard
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