Thyme is a popular herb used as a seasoning when cooking but did you know that you can also enjoy it as a tea? Thyme tea is not only delicious, but it super healthy with antifungal, antiviral, and preservative properties.

You can buy prepackaged thyme tea or you can make the tea using fresh or dried thyme. There are quite a few studies that confirm the beneficial effects of thyme so it’s great to have it handy during flu season.

Ingredients

• 3 sprigs of fresh thyme ( or 2 sprigs of dried thyme)
• 1 1/2 cup boiling water

Instructions

1. Place the thyme sprigs into a teacup. Pour about 1 1/2 cup boiling water, cover, and let it steep for about 5 minutes. Remove the sprigs before drinking.
2. Alternatively, if you have a tea ball infuser, chop the thyme sprigs. Place them into the tea ball and put the ball into a teacup. Pour boiling water over it, cover, and let it steep for about 5 minutes.

Thyme tea tastes great on its own and you can also add a slice of ginger, lemon, and a little bit of honey to the tea.