Refined and Whole Dried Bay Leaves - 1.1oz, Fresh from the Farm, Vegan and Ideal for Cooking and Tea

Introducing Eastanbul's Premium Bay Leaves

Origin and Variety: Our bay leaves are proudly grown and imported from Turkey, ensuring exceptional quality. They belong to the Laurus nobilis variety, specifically the Mediterranean Bay Leaves, known for their distinct and excellent flavor.

Fresh or Dried? The Eastanbul Bay Leaves are dried laurel leaves, making them ideal for a wide range of culinary applications.

Beyond Cooking: While traditionally used in cooking, these bay leaves can also be brewed to make a flavorful tea. They may have potential uses in homemade skincare recipes, but their primary purpose is culinary.

Alternative Names: In English, bay leaves are also known as laurel, bayleaf, laurel leaves, or simply laurel leaf. In Spanish, they're called "hojas de laurel" or "hoja de laurel," and in French, "laurier."

Substituting Fresh for Dried: When substituting our dried bay leaves for fresh ones in recipes, use a smaller quantity as the dried variety is more concentrated in flavor.

Culinary Versatility: Dried bay leaves are widely used in healthy and appetizing Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian cuisines. They enhance the flavor of soups, sauces, legumes, stews, and various meat dishes, pairing well with ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, onion, lemon, cinnamon, rosemary, and olive oil.

Natural and Clean: Eastanbul's whole bay leaves are vegan and free from harmful chemicals and additives. Grown on the Aegean Coast of Turkey, where the unique climate and soil create a particularly large and superior leaf, you can add them to your culinary repertoire with ease of mind.

Fun Facts: In ancient Greece and Rome, bay leaves were symbols of wisdom and glory, used to make wreaths of honor. Today, they continue to elevate the aromatic magic of stews and soups.

Our Commitment: At Eastanbul, we embrace responsible manufacturing, material transparency, and workplace diversity, committed to the highest customer satisfaction standards. We stand behind our authentic spices and offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.

product information: