These silvery green oblong leaves have been plucked from the famous olive tree and dried so your customers can enjoy the slight bitterness they impart on food and drink!
Dried olive leaves (Olea europaea) have a mild, earthy and slightly herbaceous flavour. They can be steeped in hot water to make a herbal tea, added to soups, stews or sauces, or used in marinades, spice blends and infused oils. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
To make olive leaf tea -
- Use about 1-2 teaspoons of dried olive leaves per cup of water.
- Bring fresh water to a boil.
- Pour the boiling water over the dried olive leaves in a teapot or mug.
- Let the tea steep for 5-10 minutes. The longer you steep, the stronger the flavour will be.
- If desired, strain the tea to remove the leaves.
- Add honey, lemon, or stevia to taste.