PIPER AURITUM
is an aromatic herb from Mesoamerica.
The name hoja santa means "sacred leaf" in Spanish.
Heart-shaped, velvety, leaves grow ~12"inches wide.
rich in safrole a flavor found in sassafras.
Also known as yerba santa, Mexican pepperleaf, anisillo, root beer plant, Vera Cruz pepper, or sacred pepper.
Taiste has been compared to eucalyptus, licorice, sassafras, anise, nutmeg, mint, tarragon, and black pepper.
Often used for Mexican tamales, soups. Essential ingredient for mole verde, a green sauce originated in the Oaxaca.
In Central Mexico, it's used to flavor chocolate drinks.. In southeastern Mexico, a green liquor called Verdín is made.
Meats or cheeses may be wrapped with the hoja santa leaves to give it's flavors. Also great for making delicious tea.
is an aromatic herb from Mesoamerica.
The name hoja santa means "sacred leaf" in Spanish.
Heart-shaped, velvety, leaves grow ~12"inches wide.
rich in safrole a flavor found in sassafras.
Also known as yerba santa, Mexican pepperleaf, anisillo, root beer plant, Vera Cruz pepper, or sacred pepper.
Taiste has been compared to eucalyptus, licorice, sassafras, anise, nutmeg, mint, tarragon, and black pepper.
Often used for Mexican tamales, soups. Essential ingredient for mole verde, a green sauce originated in the Oaxaca.
In Central Mexico, it's used to flavor chocolate drinks.. In southeastern Mexico, a green liquor called Verdín is made.
Meats or cheeses may be wrapped with the hoja santa leaves to give it's flavors. Also great for making delicious tea.