Bay leaf from the company Matina in a 20-gram package. The bay leaf has a very strong aroma and a slightly bitter taste. It is essential in all broths and stews, as well as in legumes, especially in broad beans.

It pairs perfectly with octopus, as it breaks the characteristic smell. It is used in stifado, meat or ground meat stew, wine-braised rooster, and sepia stew.

It combines very nicely with allspice and cinnamon.