Dried Thyme from Crete 8:26 Histories 17 g

Description

Thyme “The Essence of Earthy Elegance” from 8:26 Histories is a classic Greek herb with an intense aroma and exceptionally versatile culinary applications.

Sourced from Crete, a region blessed with sunny, dry climate that naturally suits this Mediterranean plant. Carefully dried leaves retain their characteristic warm and subtly earthy aroma.

Thyme is more robust and assertive than oregano. It withstands prolonged cooking well, but the producer recommends adding it also a few minutes before the end of cooking to preserve its fuller flavor profile.

Before use, gently crumble the dried leaves between your fingers to release the natural aromatic oils.

Perfect for steaks and meat

Thyme is one of the finest herbs for beef. It pairs exceptionally well with butter, garlic, and the natural juices released during steak searing.

We recommend it for:

1. ribeye,
2. roast beef and tenderloin,
3. tomahawk and porterhouse steaks,
4. beef roasts,
5. lamb,
6. poultry,
7. pork,
8. braised meats and slow-roasted dishes.

When searing your steak, add thyme to the pan with butter and a crushed garlic clove. Use the dried leaves sparingly to avoid overpowering the natural flavor of quality beef.

Herb butter is an excellent choice—combine thyme with garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground pepper. Place a small portion on your hot steak during resting.

Culinary applications

Cretan thyme also works beautifully with:

1. fish and seafood,
2. meat marinades,
3. pasta sauces,
4. roasted potatoes,
5. zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, and bell peppers,
6. salads and dressings,
7. soups, broths, and one-pot meals,
8. pizza and focaccia,
9. bread baking,
10. olive oil served with fresh bread,
11. goat and sheep cheese.

Combine thyme with oregano, rosemary, basil, and garlic to create your own Mediterranean herb blend.

How to use thyme best

1. Crumble the leaves between your fingers just before adding.
2. In marinades, add with olive oil, lemon, and garlic.
3. In sauces and soups, add earlier so the flavor permeates the entire dish.
4. In salads, fish, and delicate preparations, add thyme near the end of cooking.
5. Use sparingly – dried thyme is more concentrated than fresh.

Why choose thyme with known European origin?

Many spices on the market lack clearly specified country or regional origin. While this doesn’t automatically indicate lower quality, it makes tracing the product’s journey from cultivation to finished package more difficult.

With 8:26 Histories thyme, we know the exact region – Crete, Greece.

This offers several significant benefits:

1. clear and transparent origin,
2. easier supplier and batch identification,
3. authentic Mediterranean character,
4. cultivation in climate naturally suited to thyme,
5. shorter shipping distance to Poland compared to spices from distant continents,
6. greater transparency for the customer.

European origin alone isn’t an automatic quality guarantee. What matters is that instead of anonymous spice from an unclear source, we choose Cretan thyme with clearly declared origin.

Why choose it?

1. sourced from Crete,
2. contains 100% dried thyme leaves,
3. boasts intense, warm, and earthy aroma,
4. pairs beautifully with beef and lamb,
5. ideal for marinades, sauces, and herb butter,
6. highly potent – even a small amount significantly enhances your dish,
7. versatile for Mediterranean cooking.

Product information

Brand: 8:26 Histories

Product name: Thyme – The Essence of Earthy Elegance

Legal name: dried thyme

Ingredients: 100% dried thyme leaves

Net weight: 17 g

Country of origin: Greece

Region of origin: Crete

Storage conditions: store in a dry and dark place; keep packaging tightly sealed after opening

Best before: see packaging

Batch number: see packaging

Allergens: as per product label

Producer / responsible entity: as per product label

Nutritional values

Nutritional values, if included on the packaging, should be transcribed exactly from the product’s English language label.