Description

Bay leaf comes from an aromatic evergreen tree native to Mediterranean regions. Ancient Greeks and Romans cultivated bay trees and used the leaves as symbols of honor. Europeans in the Middle Ages used them for medicinal purposes. When dried and ground down, bay leaves have an earthy, slightly bitter herbal flavor similar to oregano. Use bay leaf powder to add background depth and savory notes to Georgian soups like Chakapuli, Lobio, and other Georgian meat and fish dishes.