Thyme Tea for Respiratory Health
A soothing herbal tea made with fresh thyme, perfect for respiratory health and alleviating coughs.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Herbal
- Diet: Caffeine-free
Ingredients
- Fresh thyme sprigs (about 3-5 per cup)
- Hot water (as close to boiling as possible)
- Honey (optional)
- Lemon (optional)
- Pinch of black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the thyme sprigs and place them in a mug.
- Pour hot water over the thyme until the mug is full.
- Let it steep for at least 5 minutes.
- Remove the thyme or strain the tea.
- Stir in honey and lemon to taste.
- Add black pepper if desired for extra flavor.
Notes
For a stronger brew, steep for up to 10 minutes. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: thyme tea, herbal tea, respiratory health, natural remedy, cough relief