Fresh thyme, apple cider vinegar and raw honey become one of the simplest additions to the autumn home apothecary. Here’s how I make thyme oxymel, why thyme has traditionally been used for chesty coughs, and what the evidence actually tells us.

Fire cider is a fiery herbal vinegar made with apple cider vinegar, pungent roots, herbs and spices, then balanced with honey. Discover its fascinating folk-herbal history, what each ingredient brings to the jar and how to make - and actually use - my aromatic fire cider at home.