With thyme one fresh sprig equals one-half teaspoon of dried thyme. In general, use two to three times the amount of fresh thyme as dried. When adding to soups and stews, crush the leaves between your hands before stirring it in your recipe.
Approximately one teaspoon of dried rosemary equals one tablespoon of fresh. (Approx. 1 tsp dry = 1 Tbsp fresh)
When using dry herbs versus fresh herbs, a good rule of thumb is to use 1 portion of dry herbs for every 3 portions of fresh herbs. So, one tsp of dried tarragon would be the equivalent to 3 tsps. of fresh tarragon.
One small sprig of rosemary converts to 1/2 a teaspoon of dried rosemary.
The amount of dill in a sprig can vary, but a general estimate is that one sprig of fresh dill typically equals about 1 teaspoon of chopped dill. If using dried dill, one sprig would equate to about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon, as dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor. Always adjust according to personal taste and the specific recipe.
About 2 to 3 tablespoons.
As much as you want, - a "large" sprig could be any size, you are seeing it, not us.
1 4" sprig yields approximately 1 Tablespoon of fresh oregano. 1 Tablespoon of fresh oregano is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of dried. Therefore, 1 sprig is approximately equal to 1 teaspoon dried, so 2 sprigs = approximately 2 teaspoons of dried oregano. :)
A sprig of fresh basil is left to the cook to season by taste. A sprig of basil could mean more than a leaf, as in the stem and a leaf or two of each.
A spring of fresh thyme refers to a small bunch or sprig of the thyme herb, typically consisting of several stems with leaves attached. Thyme is commonly used in cooking for its aromatic flavor, often enhancing dishes like soups, stews, and roasted meats. It can be used fresh or dried, and is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. A single sprig can impart a significant amount of flavor to a dish.
Generally, one sprig of fresh thyme is equivalent to about 1/3 teaspoon of dried thyme. Therefore, 12 sprigs would equal approximately 4 teaspoons of dried thyme. If you prefer to measure in tablespoons, that would be about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Keep in mind that dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor than fresh ones, so adjust to taste if needed.
A sprig of marjoram typically consists of several leaves attached to a stem. In culinary use, one sprig can contain anywhere from 3 to 10 leaves, depending on the size of the sprig. Therefore, the ratio of one sprig to leaves can vary but is generally around 1:3 to 1:10.
Dried thyme has a very strong flavor. Measure in 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons depending on the volume of the ingredients.