Zaatar Leaves

Delivered in a resealable pouch

- Non-GMO, Non-Irradiated -

Uses in Cooking:

Belonging to the same plant family as thyme and savory, the taste of zaatar leaves naturally reminds one of these two herbs, but with even more fragrance and a slightly more lemony twist.

It is commonly used in many Middle Eastern dishes, but it is also made into herbal teas rich in beneficial properties.

Feel free to use it in the same dishes as its two cousins, thyme and savory.

Who am I?

Origin: Morocco

Scientific name: Satureja hortensis

Nicknames: Greek oregano, Syrian marjoram, Aleppo thyme, African oregano

In Arabic, the word "zaatar" means "thyme." In fact, when referring to zaatar, it can mean two things:

- 1°) The plant, especially its leaves, which you can find here, whose flavor and appearance lie between thyme and the savory we know in Europe.

- 2°) By extension, it is also the name of a blend that contains "zaatar" leaves or thyme, along with sesame and sumac.

Zaatar is a semi-creeping plant, very hardy, drought-resistant, and loves warm, sunny conditions. It grows to a height of 30 to 60 cm, and small white flowers, which are also edible, appear in early summer.

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