Did you know that you can also use bay leaves to make tea? Laurel tea is great for many problems.
Laurel tea is a drink prepared using laurel leaves (Laurus nobilis). Although bay leaf is usually used as a spice in cooking, it also has medicinal properties that can be benefited by drinking tea.
It can have a mild and subtle flavor that pairs well with other herbs or an additive lemon and honey. If you want to enhance the medicinal properties of the tea, you can also add other medicinal plants such as ginger or chamomile.
Benefits drinks can be different, as bay leaves contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory substances and essential oils that can have a beneficial effect on digestion, respiratory system and general well-being. They are also attributed certain effects on reducing stress and anxiety.
The tea is exceptional aromatic and has a specific taste, and also has a beneficial effect on the digestive system and reduces flatulence.
The preparation is simple, you only need fresh or dried bay leaves.
Bay leaf tea contains a smaller amount of dried bay leaf, as it is more intense than fresh.
Read how to make the tea and enjoy the beneficial effects!
Laurel tea
Ingredients
- 2 dry or 4 fresh bay leaves
- 250 ml of water
- honey (optional)
Directions
- Use fresh or dried bay leaves.
- Crush them before adding them to water to soften their taste. For fresh leaves, use twice as much as for dried leaves.
- Boil 250 ml of water. Add bay leaves (about two per 125ml of water) to boiling water and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
- Cover the pot to retain the essential oils.
- After steeping, strain the tea to remove the bay leaves.
- Sweeteners such as honey, sugar or stevia can be added to taste. Some people also like to squeeze a fresh lemon for extra flavor.
