Bay Leaf Lemon Tea

Why people make this tea

Nourilo loves cooking with aromatic herbs — bay leaf, star anise, Sichuan pepper and the like — to add fragrance, cut through gaminess and help things go down more easily. Here he steeps bay leaf with a couple of lemon slices into a bright little tea, traditionally used to refresh the mind, lift the spirits and gently support digestion. Sipped regularly, he finds it also helps soothe the mood.

Method

1. Rinse the bay leaves once with hot water and put them in a cup.
2. Add the lemon slices and let steep about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in a little honey and serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

Bay leaf is mostly used in soups, braised meats and seafood. Its flavour is strong, so don’t cut it up and don’t use too much at one time.