How do you brew loose wild thyme tea properly? — SAND TEA HERBAL TEA 40G - Emeljanovskaja Biofabrika ( chabrec )(чабрец)

To brew loose wild thyme, it is convenient to use a teapot, a strainer or a special herb filter — this lets the leaves unfold freely in the water and gives a more expressive infusion than a tightly packed tea bag.

It is best to use well-purified or filtered water: wild thyme is a single-ingredient tea with a delicate, spicy profile, and the quality of the water noticeably affects the final taste. Take the water temperature and steeping time from the instructions on the pack and then adjust them to taste: the longer it steeps, the richer and more astringent the infusion.

The amount of herb also affects the strength: use the proportions in the instructions on the pack as a starting point, and add slightly less herb for a lighter taste or slightly more for a richer one.

The finished infusion goes well with honey or lemon — these additions do not overpower the aroma of wild thyme but simply complement it. You can drink it at any time of day: in the morning instead of your usual tea, at lunch with a meal or in the evening for a relaxing cup.