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Thyme Tea


  • Author: Serena Poon

Description

Makes 1 large cup (12 oz) of tea


Ingredients

  • 57 sprigs of fresh thyme, rinsed and cleaned
  • 12 oz of alkaline water (if unavailable, use filtered)
  • 1/2 small lemon or other citrus fruit
  • 1 tsp manuka honey (adding slightly more is optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine thyme and water in a small pot on the stove over medium-low heat.
  2. Squeeze half of a lemon into the pot and add the pulp and rind.
  3. Bring the pot to a simmer for five minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and allow it steep for five minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and allow the tea to cool.
  6. Once the tea has cooled to a warm, drinkable temperature, add manuka honey and serve.