Thyme is a robust, fragrant herb with woody stems and tiny delicate leaves that taste pungent, earthy, floral and slightly bitter with notes of pine. It is botanically related to mint and belongs to the Lamiaceae family. There are over 350 varieties of thyme, including lemon thyme, orange thyme, silver thyme and French thyme, the last being the most common. Thyme can be added to anything from baked goods, casseroles, gratins, marinades, pastas, dressings, sauces, soups, broths, to stocks, stews