Honey-Lemon Herbal Tea with Fresh Thyme

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A soothing herbal tea brewed with fresh thyme, lemon, and honey to refresh and calm the senses. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together fresh thyme sprigs, hot water, honey for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 4 fresh thyme sprigs into a teapot or heatproof pitcher and pour 2 cups of boiling water over them. Cover and steep for 5 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Remove the thyme sprigs and stir in 2 tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 lemon slices and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to the tea, stirring gently.
  4. Step 4: Pour into cups and serve warm, garnished with an additional thyme sprig if desired.

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