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🌿 Fresh Thyme – Earthy, Aromatic & Full of Flavour

Our Fresh Culinary Thyme Sprigs have a wonderfully fragrant aroma and warm, earthy flavour with subtle herbal and slightly minty notes.

Fresh thyme is incredibly versatile. Add whole sprigs to roast meats, soups and stews, strip the leaves into marinades and sauces, or combine with garlic and olive oil for beautifully flavoured roasted vegetables and potatoes.

Its robust flavour stands up particularly well to longer cooking, making thyme an excellent herb for roasts, casseroles and slow-cooked dishes.

Earthy. Fragrant. Aromatic. A classic Mediterranean herb. 🌿

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🌱 What Are Fresh Culinary Thyme Sprigs?

Thyme is a fragrant culinary herb with tiny green leaves growing along slender, slightly woody stems.

Our Fresh Culinary Thyme Sprigs have a warm, earthy character with subtle herbal and slightly minty notes.

Whole sprigs can be added during cooking to gently infuse dishes with flavour and removed before serving. Alternatively, strip the leaves from the stems and use them directly in your recipe.

Perfect for:

🍗 Roast meats
🥔 Roast potatoes
🍲 Soups & stews
🥕 Roasted vegetables
🍝 Pasta dishes
🥣 Sauces
🫒 Marinades
🍞 Homemade bread
🍄 Mushroom dishes

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💫 Fresh Culinary Thyme Sprigs – Flavour Profile

Earthy 🌿 | Aromatic ✨ | Herbal 🍃 | Slightly Minty 🌱 | Savoury 🍽️

Fresh thyme has a distinctive but balanced flavour that works beautifully with other Mediterranean herbs and ingredients.

It pairs particularly well with:

🧄 Garlic
🍋 Lemon
🫒 Olive oil
🧈 Butter
🥔 Potatoes
🍄 Mushrooms
🥕 Root vegetables
🍗 Chicken
🥩 Lamb & beef
🍅 Tomatoes

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💚 Fresh Thyme Nutrition & Benefits

Fresh thyme is primarily enjoyed for its wonderful flavour and aroma. It also naturally contains nutrients and aromatic plant compounds.

🌿 Naturally occurring plant compounds
Thyme naturally contains aromatic compounds including thymol, which contributes to its distinctive character.

🛡️ Naturally contains antioxidants
Fresh thyme contains naturally occurring plant compounds with antioxidant properties.

🌾 Contains dietary fibre
Whole fresh thyme leaves naturally provide dietary fibre.

🌱 Big flavour from a small amount
Its aromatic character means a relatively small quantity can bring plenty of flavour to a dish.

🌿 Naturally plant-based
Fresh thyme is a simple way to add flavour to vegetables, grains, soups, sauces and homemade meals.

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📊 Fresh Thyme Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100g of fresh thyme:

• 🔥 Calories: Approx. 101 kcal
• 🌾 Carbohydrates: Approx. 24.5g
• 🌱 Fibre: Approx. 14g
• 💪 Protein: Approx. 5.6g
• 🥑 Fat: Approx. 1.7g
• 🍊 Contains vitamin C
• ⚡ Contains iron
• 🦴 Contains calcium and manganese

Fresh thyme is normally used in relatively small quantities, so actual nutritional intake per serving will generally be considerably lower.

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🔪 How to Prepare Fresh Culinary Thyme Sprigs

Fresh Culinary Thyme Sprigs require very little preparation.

1. Rinse gently under cold running water.
2. Pat dry.
3. Hold the top of a sprig firmly.
4. Run your fingers gently down the stem to remove the leaves.
5. Leave the leaves whole or chop them if required.
6. Whole sprigs can also be added directly to soups, stews and roasting dishes.

🌿 Fruit Bowl Tip:
For slow-cooked dishes, leave the thyme on the stem and remove the whole sprig before serving. It’s quicker and still gives the dish plenty of flavour.

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🍽️ How to Use Fresh Thyme

Fresh thyme works beautifully across everyday cooking:

🍗 Add to roast chicken and meat
🥔 Toss with roast potatoes
🍲 Add whole sprigs to soups and stews
🥕 Roast with carrots and root vegetables
🍄 Sauté with mushrooms
🥣 Stir into sauces
🫒 Add to marinades
🍞 Use in savoury bread
🍋 Combine with lemon and garlic
🍝 Add to Mediterranean pasta dishes

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🥔🧄 Garlic & Thyme Roasted Potatoes

Golden, crispy potatoes with plenty of fresh herb flavour.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 3–4

• 500g potatoes, cut into chunks 🥔
• 2–3 garlic cloves, crushed 🧄
• 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 🌿
• Salt & black pepper
• Lemon juice or Parmesan – optional 🍋🧀

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan.
2. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic and fresh thyme.
3. Season with salt and black pepper.
4. Spread over a baking tray.
5. Roast for approximately 30–35 minutes, turning halfway through.
6. Finish with lemon or Parmesan if desired.

✨ Crispy, aromatic and perfect alongside a roast dinner.

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🍗🍋 Lemon & Fresh Thyme Roast Chicken

A classic combination with fresh citrus and aromatic thyme.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken 🍗
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs 🌿
• 1 lemon, halved 🍋
• 3 garlic cloves 🧄
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C / 170°C fan.
2. Rub the chicken with olive oil and season.
3. Place the lemon, garlic and thyme inside the cavity.
4. Roast according to the chicken’s weight until thoroughly cooked.
5. Check that the thickest part has reached a safe internal temperature and the juices run clear.
6. Rest before carving.

✨ Fresh thyme and lemon bring wonderful aroma to a classic roast chicken.

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🍄🌿 Creamy Mushroom & Thyme Soup

Earthy mushrooms and aromatic thyme make a wonderfully comforting combination.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 3–4

• 300g mushrooms, sliced 🍄
• 1 onion, diced 🧅
• 2 garlic cloves 🧄
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs 🌿
• 500ml vegetable stock
• 100ml cream
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened.
3. Add the garlic and mushrooms.
4. Cook until the mushrooms begin to colour.
5. Add the thyme and vegetable stock.
6. Simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
7. Remove the woody thyme stems.
8. Blend until smooth.
9. Stir through the cream.
10. Season and serve.

✨ Rich, earthy and full of fresh herb flavour.

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🌱 Why Choose Our Fresh Culinary Thyme Sprigs?

✔ Fresh and aromatic
✔ Warm, earthy flavour
✔ Perfect for roasting
✔ Excellent in soups and stews
✔ Fantastic with potatoes and mushrooms
✔ Ideal for marinades and sauces
✔ Excellent for Mediterranean cooking
✔ Whole sprigs or individual leaves can be used
✔ Naturally plant-based
✔ Carefully selected for freshness
✔ Plastic free

Our Fresh Culinary Thyme Sprigs bring wonderful aroma and rich herbal flavour to everything from simple roast potatoes to slow-cooked dishes.

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❓ Fresh Thyme FAQs

What does fresh thyme taste like?

Fresh thyme has a warm, earthy and aromatic flavour with subtle herbal and slightly minty notes.

Can you eat thyme stems?

Young tender stems can sometimes be eaten, but mature stems become woody. Whole sprigs are generally removed before serving.

Can fresh thyme be frozen?

Yes. Whole thyme sprigs can be frozen for later cooking, or the leaves can be removed before freezing.

What’s the difference between fresh and dried thyme?

Fresh thyme generally has a brighter, softer herbal flavour, while dried thyme has a more concentrated character.

When should thyme be added during cooking?

Thyme stands up well to longer cooking, so whole sprigs can be added early to roasts, soups, casseroles and stews.

Can fresh thyme be used with potatoes?

Absolutely. Thyme, garlic, olive oil and roast potatoes are an excellent combination.

What foods pair well with fresh thyme?

Fresh thyme works particularly well with chicken, lamb, beef, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, onions, lemon and Mediterranean vegetables.

How should fresh thyme be stored?

Keep it refrigerated and protected from excess moisture. Use while the sprigs remain fresh and aromatic.