Bay leaves refer to the aromatic leaf of the bay laurel. Used for destinctive flavorings in cooking and fragarance fresh or dried bay leaves are used.Soups, stews, braises and pates in the medietrrainean cuissean is some places bay leaves are used. Fresh bay leaves are very mild and doesn't get its flavor until after several weeks of picking and drying. Besides the leaves of L. nobilis bay leaves are similiar in other plants and is referred as well,the Californian bay leaf,the Indian bay leaf, the Indoneasn bay leaf,are some.If eaten whole they have a sharp bitter taste.The fragrance of the bay leaf is more potent than the taste. It is somewhat similiar to oregano and thyme when dried. In the middle ages bay leaves were believed to have magical powers. Some of the folk names consists but not limited to Baie, Bay Laurel, Bay Tree, Daphne, Grecian Laurel, Laurier d' Apollon. Lorbeer, Sweet Bay and Roman Laurel. Its planet is the Sun and its element is of fire The ancient priestess of Apolllo chewed bay leaves to induce prohetic visions.And also inhaled there fumes. Bay leaves are used in wisdom brews. And are placed beneth the pillow to induce prohetic dreams and are also burned to cause visions.While used in tea it is aromapudic and is also compforting .Some of the things the Carribean believe bay leaves to do is help with the digestive system. lower blood pressure and get rid of headaces.
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Steeping: 4 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutesYield: 2 cups
Ingredients:
•3 large fresh West Indian bay leaves
•2 cups water
•Sugar and milk (optional)
Preparation:
1.Add the bay leaves and water to a pot, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Let boil for 3 minutes then remove the pot from the heat and let the tea steep for 4 minutes.
2.Strain and drink or sweeten to suit your taste. If using milk, only use a small splash, as too much milk will dilute the flavor of the tea.
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