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Thyme Tea

A simple homemade thyme tea to calm coughs, loosen congestion, and soothe sore throats. Ready in 10 minutes with fresh or dried thyme.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Steep Time 8 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Natural Remedies
Cuisine: Folk Medicine
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme or 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 cup boiling water
Optional
  • 1 tsp raw local honey to taste

Method
 

  1. Boil water
  2. Pour water over the thyme, cover. (Or add thyme to pot + cover)
  3. Steep for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Strain and drink warm.
  5. I often add raw honey for extra throat soothing and support (over age 1).

Notes

This is a gentle, supportive option I personally use for coughs, congestion, and sore throat.
*Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use caution when ingesting thyme
**Not medical advice, shared for educational purposes only.