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Jar of thyme and lemon honey infusion on a rustic wooden table, with fresh thyme sprigs, a whole lemon, and a strainer beside it.

Thyme & Lemon Honey Infusion

A soothing honey infusion with thyme and lemon. Traditional natural remedy for coughs, colds and sore throats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Infusion 14 days
Total Time 14 days 10 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Herbal Remedy, Infusion, Natural Remedy
Cuisine: Folk Medicine
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g Raw Honey (1 cup)
  • 2 tbsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 Organic Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan
  • 1 glass jar with lid
  • 1 fine strainer

Method
 

  1. Warm honey gently (max 40 °C / 104 °F).
  2. Add thyme and lemon zest to a jar.
  3. Pour honey over, cover completely.
  4. Infuse 2 weeks, shake occasionally.
  5. Strain if desired.

Notes

Use 1 tsp in warm tea or straight from the spoon for sore throats.