Native thyme

Native Thyme

Introducing our Native Thyme, an aromatic bush herb from Australia's east coast in a convenient dried-leaf form. Native Thyme (Prostanthera incisa), also known as Cut-leaf Mint Bush, is a native mint that grows naturally across New South Wales, from the coastline and sheltered rainforest edges to the forests of the Central Tablelands. Its small, fragrant leaves release a strong herbal aroma when crushed, bringing a fresh and distinctly Australian character to your kitchen.

Flavour Notes

Native Thyme offers a bold herbal flavour that combines the earthiness of thyme with a fresh minty lift. Warm peppery notes and a hint of citrus round it out, giving it more depth than common garden mint or thyme. A little goes a long way.

Uses

This versatile, all-natural ingredient works beautifully as a native alternative to thyme or mint. Use it in seasonings, rubs and marinades, stir it through sauces and stuffings, or steep it as a refreshing herbal tea. It pairs especially well with chicken, fish, lamb, kangaroo and emu, and can also flavour syrups, biscuits, ice cream and cocktails.

Suggested Recipes

• Native Thyme and garlic roast chicken

• Lamb cutlets with Native Thyme and pepperberry

• Pan-fried fish with Native Thyme butter

• Kangaroo marinade with Native Thyme, olive oil and lemon

• Native Thyme shortbread

• Native Thyme and honey herbal tea