A sweet aromatic plant with a fresh, sunny scent

Unlike other, more powerful thymes, lemon thyme stands out for its mild aroma and taste. Its dried leaves retain a lingering lemony scent that blends perfectly with watery or fatty dishes. In cooking, it pairs well with summery or sweet dishes. In herbal tea, it adds a light, comforting note. Lemon thyme is one of those versatile aromatic plants that combines culinary pleasure with plant tradition.

Description

Dried whole leaves, green to gray-green depending on the batch. Dry texture, slightly brittle. Clean and refreshing lemony scent. Harvested by hand or mechanized, dried at low temperature to preserve the natural aromatic compounds (citral, geraniol, limonene).

Nomenclature

• Common name: Lemon thyme, lemon thyme
• Latin name: Thymus citriodorus
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Part used: Leaf
• Form: Loose – whole dried leaf
• Origin: France, Mediterranean Basin
• English name: Lemon thyme leaf
• German name: Zitronenthymian
• Name in Spanish: Tomillo limón
• Name in Italian: Timo Limone
• Name in Arabic: زعتر الليمون المجفف

Traditional uses

• Infusion: 1 teaspoon for a cup – infuse for 5 to 8 minutes covered.
• Cuisine: seasoning white meats, fish, salads, marinades, pastries.
• Gentle herbalism: used in seasonal aromatic blends or in synergy with mint, verbena, rosemary.

Precautions for use

• Store in an airtight container, away from light and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not exceed the recommended dosages for prolonged infusion.

History and tradition

Lemon thyme is a horticultural selection resulting from crosses between different species of the genus Thymus . Widespread in herb gardens and family vegetable plots, it seduces with its fruity fragrance and ease of use. It is particularly used in southern gastronomy and summer herbal teas. Its natural aroma evokes the freshness and simplicity of everyday use inspired by nature.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: food grade kraft bag or opaque HDPE pot.
• Shelf life: 18 to 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Internal References Apophycaire
• Culinary and aromatic works on the herbs of Provence
• Botanical data on horticultural thymes

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