Bay Leaf, Organic – Whole Dried Laurel Leaves | Laurus nobilis | Caffeine-Free Culinary & Herbal Ingredient

Organic Bay Leaf – Whole Dried Laurel Leaves | Laurus nobilis | Caffeine-Free Culinary & Herbal Ingredient Hand-harvested organic bay leaves with a woodsy, spiced aroma. A timeless staple for soups, teas, smoke bundles, and old-world rituals. Herbal Overview These organic bay leaves are gathered by hand from family farms in the Mediterranean hills of Turkey, where Laurus nobilis grows strong in the sun and sea breeze. Deep green and richly aromatic, they bring a sharp, woodsy scent to the kitchen and the stillroom alike. Bay has flavored broths, stews, and sauces for centuries, but its reach extends beyond the hearth. In the apothecary, bay leaf tea is often used for respiratory support and gentle stimulation. In folk practices, it’s been used for clarity, purification, and protection, burned in smoke bundles or slipped into dream sachets. Our leaves are mostly whole, with the occasional imperfection from hand-harvesting, a reminder that these weren’t machine-tumbled on a factory l