Thyme tea
An Anatolian winter tea with a sharp scent, made with a spoonful of dried thyme.
Ingredients
- 1 dessertspoon of dried thyme
- 1 cup of just-boiled water
- Optional: 1 teaspoon of honey
Method
- Put the thyme in a cup or teapot.
- Pour the water over it and cover.
- Steep for 5–10 minutes.
- Strain and add honey once it has cooled a little.
What is sold as “kekik” in Türkiye can come from several species; the sharpest-smelling ones are rich in carvacrol.
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