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Oregano and thyme are picked when they are in bloom - this is because not only the leaves but also the flowers of these plants are used.
To store for a longer time, oregano and thyme should be dried. Through the process of evaporation of excess moisture from plants, a large part of the biologically active substances in them is preserved.
Oregano and thyme should be dried in the shade at a temperature not exceeding 35-40 degrees. A constant supply of fresh air must be ensured.
This is due to the essential oils contained in these plants - if dried at a higher temperature and without air supply, the essential oils, which are very valuable, will disappear and thus the spices will lose much of their useful properties..
Direct sunlight changes the color of plants and destroys some of the substances contained in them. Therefore, they should never be dried in direct sunlight.
The best technology for drying thyme and oregano is on a wooden grid on which is stretched fabric or gauze. The plants are placed next to each other, but without touching tightly. They have to turn every day.
You can dry oregano and thyme by hanging them on a thick thread with the roots facing upwards or, if you have not pulled the whole plant off the ground, with the stems facing up.
It is believed that you have dried oregano or thyme properly if they have not lost their color or flavor. You will easily know if the plants are already dried - as soon as you touch them with your finger, the leaves and flowers begin to fall.
After drying the oregano and thyme, you can store them whole and dip a whole sprig of the spice in the soup, and you can crush them and store them in jars that have tightly closing caps.
The use of plastic jars for storing dried spices is not recommended, it is preferable to use glass jars. You can store dried thyme and oregano in paper bags to close tightly and protect from moisture.
Dried thyme and oregano can be stored for up to 2 years. They can then be used for a period of about 3 months as a bath additive.
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