Botanical name - Thymus vulgaris
Country of Origin - Spain
Thyme has a strong, pungent flavour, which makes it an ideal herb to use as an accompaniment for meaty dishes. It is not advised that you use thyme to flavour fish dishes as the taste can overpower the fish. Even when cooking thyme with meat, you should only use one teaspoon at a time as too much flavouring can ruin a meal.
1 tsp of ground thyme is equivalent to 2 and half tablespoons of fresh