Thyme Cottage

Thyme Cottage operates in two locations. The production site is in Karmacs, where medicinal herbs and fruits grow in the garden, and the processing also takes place there. The exhibition site and sales point, however, are located in Gyenesdiás, at the Festetics Herbarium and Watermill, which can be visited during opening hours. You can also participate in various workshops and programmes. At the Herbarium, you can enjoy a refreshing lemonade or a warming herbal tea, explore the medicinal herb demonstration garden, and, of course, shop from Thyme Cottage.

The range at Thyme Cottage includes herbal syrups, jams, vinegars, and teas. Every product is made from homegrown or wild-harvested ingredients, prepared seasonally, without additives or preservatives, using traditional methods.
●    Syrups: More than 13 types of herbal syrups are made, including lavender, thyme, lemon balm, or ribwort plantain – using cold infusion to gently preserve the active ingredients. Unique flavours such as rosehip and elderflower are particularly noteworthy.
●    Jams and preserves: A wide variety of fruits are used to create jams and preserves, often incorporating medicinal herbs. They are made traditionally, with minimal sugar and slow cooking to retain the flavours and active ingredients.
●    Teas: The cottage offers therapeutic blends and single-herb teas, catering to everything from home remedies to daily health maintenance.
●    Vinegars: Thyme Cottage's vinegar is made from apples using traditional methods, with the apples sourced from their own farm. 

Thyme Cottage is also an idyllic experiential space. If you're interested in the world of medicinal herbs, you can join herbal tastings, garden tours, children's activities, and syrup and jam-making workshops. Additionally, you can learn about the history of the Diás Watermill and take a stroll along the short educational trail starting at the St. John's Spring.

Autumn Treasure Jam
The Autumn Treasure Jam is a warming delight born from the harmony of three autumn fruits – apple, pear, and quince. This traditionally slow-cooked jam is flavoured with just a touch of sugar and spices (cinnamon, cloves) to preserve the distinctive taste of the fruits.
It is made without additives, preservatives, or flavour enhancers – just like in grandma's kitchen.
Not only is the jam delicious, but it also serves as a medicinal jam: warming and soothing, making it an excellent choice for autumn and winter mornings on toast or as a filling for pastries.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Thyme Cottage's apple cider vinegar is made through traditional fermentation, using only carefully selected apples and natural processes. It contains no preservatives or artificial additives – just pure, living ingredients.
Apple cider vinegar is well-known for its health benefits: it aids digestion, suppresses appetite, lowers blood sugar levels, reduces inflammation, and has mild antiseptic properties.
It is recommended for daily consumption, either diluted in warm water on an empty stomach or as a dressing for salads.