Fresh thyme offers a slightly pungent, spicy but still sweet, savory/clove-like flavor. Think of the taste as herby-peppery-sweet with an earthy finish.
Thyme pairs well with a wide range of ingredients, both culinary and in the garden. In the kitchen, it complements meats like beef, chicken and lamb, as well as vegetables like carrots, potatoes and tomatoes.meats like beef, chicken, and lamb, as well as vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes