Bay Leaves/ベイリーブ（ローリエ）

Bay leaves are elliptic to oval in shape, measuring 5 to 10 centimeters in length, and taper to a slender point. When fresh, these short-stemmed, dark green leaves are smooth with a glossy sheen and have a light green underside. When dried, the leaves take on an ashy, olive-green hue and have a brittle texture, while the edges of the leaf are jagged and slightly curled. Bay leaves give off a woodsy aroma of balsam and honey with hints of nutmeg, clove, and pepper. Crushing the dried leaves also releases a strong scent of menthol and eucalyptus. The immediate flavor of Bay leaves is astringent and bitter with a bite of eucalyptus and menthol that lingers on the palate.