Thyme for Tea Another craf-tea idea ... a teapot totem It's just about time for the thyme to bloom. And what better place to put a tea pot totem. I went through my tea pot collection and found one with a missing lid, one with a loose handle, one a bit too small for making tea, and one a bit too big for making tea now that there is just me to drink it. If you don't have any teapots you can find them at dollar stores, garage sales, and thrift stores. Secure them together using Craft Goop or silicone glue and add them to your garden. Thyme is an easily grown herb and is decorative as well as functional. It is a perennial herb that is a member of the mint family. The plant is very aromatic. Thyme tea can be made from 1 teaspoonful of dried thyme. Put into a pot and pour over boiling water. Let steep for at least 5 minutes, strain, pour and enjoy. It is said to help bronchitis, coughs, sinuses and nose & throat irritations. Thyme is also used in many cooking recipes. The dried leaves of thyme can be used in herbal sachets. Make a cup of friendship tea or coffee. Tea time planters Teacup feeder The Gardens ~ The Craft Room ~ Garden Whimsy ~  Seeds & Plants ~ craftygardener.ca Please sign or view the guestbook.