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A jar of thyme honey syrup with some thyme sprinkled around a piece of honeycomb and a honey dipper

Thyme Honey Syrup

A soothing thyme honey syrup made with simple ingredients to calm coughs, ease sore throats, and support your immune system naturally.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh or dried thyme leaves and flowers
  • 1½ cups filtered water
  • 2-3 slices organic lemon (optional)
  • ½-1 cup raw honey

Instructions

  • Place the fresh or dried thyme and optional lemon slices into a small saucepan.
  • Add just enough water to cover the herbs.
  • Simmer gently with the lid slightly ajar until reduced by half, about 45 minutes.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve and discard the thyme and lemon.
  • Let the liquid cool until warm, not hot.
  • Combine with honey — use equal parts for a thicker syrup or two parts infusion to one part honey for a lighter version.
  • Pour into a clean glass jar, label, and store in the fridge.
  • Take by the spoonful or stir into warm water or tea.

Notes

  • This syrup will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 months (1:1 ratio) or about 1 month (2:1 ratio).