Bay leaf is an evergreen species related to camphor trees. It's also known as sweet bay and laurel. It is harvested from eco-friendly organic farms of India. Bay leaf enjoys the status of a noble herb, the champions of the first Olympic games in 776 B.C. were awarded bay garlands, and wreaths of the bay were used to crown kings, priests, poets, prophets, heroes and victors of athletic and scholarly contests in Greece and Rome. Bay leaves are strong and contain a sharp, bitter taste. Their flavour and aroma are somewhat similar to the cinnamon bark but slightly milder. Clean or dried bay leaves are utilised in cooking for their distinctive taste and fragrance. The flavour is strengthened with the length of cooking time.
