Sage Leaf Organic | Sage Tea , Garden | Salvia Officials

Description

People around the world know and love sage’s strong, unique flavor. This pungent herb also goes by the names common sage and garden sage.

Common sage (Salvia officinalis), also known as garden sage or culinary sage, is an evergreen undershrub. Although not native to the British Isles, it thrives in the northern shores of the Mediterranean. Over centuries, it has been cultivated for both culinary and medicinal purposes in England, France, and Germany, proving hardy enough to withstand ordinary winters outdoors.

Here are some key details about common sage:

• Physical Description:
  • Common sage grows to about a foot or higher, with wiry stems.
  • Its leaves are paired on the stem, oblong, 1 to 2 inches long, and grayish-green.
  • The leaves have a finely wrinkled texture due to a network of veins on both sides.
  • Whorls of purplish flowers with lipped corollas appear.
  • Sage emits a strong aromatic camphor odor and has a warm, slightly bitter taste.
  • All parts of the plant carry this scent and taste due to volatile oils.
• Natural Habitat:
  • Found wild from Spain along the Mediterranean coast to the east side of the Adriatic.
  • Grows profusely in the mountains and hills of Croatia and Dalmatia.
• How to Use:
  • Prepare a hot infusion from dried sage:
    • Take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot.
    • Pour hot water over it, cover with a lid, and steep for 10-30 minutes.
    • You may: Sweeten your herbal tea with honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder, or licorice root powder, Get creative: Freeze sage tea into ice cubes.

Sage’s rich history and versatile uses make it a valuable addition to both culinary and wellness practices

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