Ground Thyme, Thymus vulgaris, is also known as thyme spice powder or thyme ground. It has a minimum essential oil content of .5% by weight.

Thyme belongs to the Lamiaceae (mint) family, and is cousins with other fragrant herbs like basil, lavender, marjoram, oregano and spearmint. 

Businesses that frequently purchase Ground Thyme are BBQ and bar and grill restaurants; food trucks; seasoning companies; and companies that manufacture mixes for breads, biscuits, cakes and cornbread.

We also have Mediterranean Thyme leaves and Organic Thyme Leaf available. 

Flavor Profile

Ground Thyme tastes brisk, warm, and lemon-peppery.

How To Use

Use versatile Ground Thyme with fish, meat, poultry, beans or legumes, or wherever you want an herbaceous, lemony burst. Add it to Creamy Lentil Stew with Mushrooms and Kale. Stir into the spice blend when making Moorish Pork Skewers. It is delicious with Chicken and Orzo Soup, and is one of the definitive flavors in Birria Mexican Beef Stew.   

Thyme pairs well with all sorts of meats, including the more fatty ones, like mutton, goose, or duck. Use when making sausage, soups, cheese, eggs, breads, or stuffings. Pair thyme with lemon, orange, garlic, peppers, paprika, allspice, lavender, rose, and black pepper.