Lebanese Zaatar

Our Lebanese Zaatar is traditionally made and organically farmed. Zaatar is a versatile spice blend of wild thyme, roasted sesame, and sumac, widely used in Lebanese cuisine.

🌿 TASTE: Zaatar has an intense, earthy flavor with nutty and tangy notes. It is perfect for seasoning bread, meat, vegetables, and as an ingredient in marinades.

💪 HEALTH BENEFITS: Zaatar is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It boosts the immune system, promotes digestion, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Our Zaatar is free from artificial additives, providing a healthy, natural flavor for your dishes.

🏺 TRADITIONAL PROCESS: The making of Zaatar involves drying and grinding wild thyme, roasting sesame seeds, and combining them with sumac and a touch of salt. This blend is mixed thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavors. Traditionally, families would prepare Zaatar in large quantities and store it for use throughout the year, preserving the vibrant flavors of the Middle East.

🌿 PLANT FACTS AND HISTORY: The wild thyme used in Zaatar, known as Origanum syriacum, grows abundantly in the mountainous regions of Lebanon. Historically, Zaatar has been a staple in Middle Eastern diets for centuries, often associated with strength and alertness. The combination of herbs and spices not only provides a rich taste but also a connection to the ancient culinary traditions of the region.

🌍 FAIR TRADE: We are committed to fair trade by forming direct partnerships with local farmers. Each purchase of our Zaatar supports fair pay and sustainable livelihoods for the farmers and promotes fair trade practices.

🏺 TRADITION: At Honeydew, we work closely with local farmers who use traditional methods passed down through generations. Every purchase directly supports these small farmers and their communities by providing a marketplace to share their high-quality products with the world.

Lebanese Zaatar!A variant of thyme that resembles resistance, endurance and strength.

• Not only does the Zaatar plant live around all year long, whether it is under blazing sun, or freezing wind, Zaatar digs its roots anywhere, even in rocks!
• During hard times in Lebanon, of which there is many! when resources were low, family breakfasts were saved by zaatar:

"Its herb, sweet sour aromatic taste, mixed with nutritious olive oil and masked by the old legend „zaatar makes you smarter at school“ which really meant „we can’t afford cheese today“ gave families ab enjoyable and tasty breakfast during good and bad times."

• Just like Sumac, Zaatar has a long list of recipes, for baking, chicken and fish, that will open new doors for your taste buds, elevating the ways you experience food.
• See some of these recipes on our honeydew‘s Insta reals.