Kawakawa

Piper excelsum

herb · infusion

Heart-shaped leaves tasting of pepper and mint, steeped as tea or used as a spice, in marinades or desserts.

Origin

New Zealand

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Two or three fresh leaves, or a teaspoon of dried ones, steep for five minutes in barely simmering water; in cooking, they are chopped like an herb.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

The leaves most riddled with caterpillar holes are said to be the best.