Thyme | Θυμάρι
Thyme is sold both fresh and dried. While summer-seasonal, fresh thyme is often available year-round.
The fresh form is more flavourful but also less convenient; storage life is rarely more than a week. However, the fresh form can last many months if carefully frozen, and thyme retains its flavour on drying better than many other herbs.
Depending on how it is used in a dish, the whole sprig may be used, or the leaves removed and the stems discarded. Usually, when a recipe mentions a bunch or sprig, it means the whole form; when it mentions spoons, it means the leaves. It is perfectly acceptable to substitute dried for whole thyme. Leaves may be removed from stems either by scraping with the back of a knife, or by pulling through the fingers or tines of a fork.
Cretan Heritage & Origin
Cultivated, harvested, and prepared directly in Sises, Rethymno. Rooted in centuries of Greek culinary and botanical tradition.
100% Pure & Natural
Free from additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Pure Mediterranean quality grown under the Cretan sun.
Handcrafted Quality
Hand-harvested herbs and stone-baked rusks crafted with care in our family cottage workshop.
Overview
Sourced from the sun-drenched landscape of Sises, Crete, our thyme brings an authentic aromatic depth to your cooking[cite: 5]. Thyme retains its potent flavor upon drying far better than many other herbs, offering a convenient, long-lasting pantry essential from our cottage workshop to your table[cite: 5].
Flavor Profile
Warm, earthy, and woodsy with a delicate herbal fragrance and a subtle peppery note that enriches both simple everyday recipes and slow-cooked dishes.
Culinary Uses
- Meats & Poultry: Ideal for seasoning roast lamb, grilled chicken, pork, and rustic meat casseroles.
- Roasted Vegetables & Soups: Enhances roasted Mediterranean vegetables, potatoes, tomato sauces, and hearty winter soups.
- Easy Preparation: Dried thyme leaves can easily substitute for fresh sprigs in any recipe[cite: 5]. Leaves can be stripped from stems simply by pulling sprigs through your fingers or the tines of a fork[cite: 5].
Product Highlights
- Origin: Sises, Rethymno, Crete, Greece[cite: 5]
- Ingredients: 100% Pure Cretan Thyme (Θυμάρι)[cite: 5]
- Packaging: Sealed to preserve natural essential oils and aroma[cite: 5]
- Quality: All-natural, sustainably harvested, and free from additives[cite: 5]
