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Thyme Tea
Take a break from your busy schedule and unwind with a mug of warm, relaxing herbal Thyme Tea. Thyme has a reputation for being able to reduce coughing and menstrual cramps, as well as prevent bacterial infections.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
American
Diet
Diabetic, Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time
2
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
3
minutes
minutes
Steeping
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
Calories
5
kcal
Author
Laura Yautz
Equipment
Large cutting board
Chef knife
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Saucepan with lid
Strainer
Ingredients
1
cup
Water
2
tablespoon
Fresh Thyme
chopped (or 2 teaspoon dried thyme)
Instructions
Pour the water into a small sauce pan, cover, and bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, roughly chop the thyme and put it into a heat proof container (a mug or mason jar work well).
When the water is boiling, pour it over the fresh thyme, and cover it to steep for 10 minutes.
Uncover and strain into another mug. Serve as is, or with a squeeze of lemon and/or drizzle of honey if desired.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cup
|
Calories:
5
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Sodium:
10
mg
|
Potassium:
29
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
38
IU
|
Vitamin C:
8
mg
|
Calcium:
27
mg
|
Iron:
0.8
mg
|
Magnesium:
10
mg