Herbaceous, slightly floral, and subtly astringent.
A fine, botanical powder.
A dusty, pale green powder.
This is the authentic Bay Leaf, Laurus nobilis, distinct from the Indian Bay Leaf (Cinnamomum tamala). Its flavor is more subtle and herbaceous. The leaves are typically added whole to soups, stews, and sauces at the beginning of cooking and removed before serving, having infused the dish with their gentle, savory essence.
The true Bay Leaf from the Laurel tree is a foundational aromatic in European and Mediterranean cuisine. It is used to impart a subtle, complex background flavor to slow-cooked dishes. In traditional herbalism, it is used to aid digestion, relieve gas, and as a component in poultices for its antiseptic properties.
We source high-quality, true bay leaves from cultivators who grow the authentic Laurus nobilis species.
The leaves are perfectly dried to a brittle texture, which ensures their flavor is concentrated, and then offered whole or finely ground.
