Bay Leaves

Bay leaves (Tej Patta) are aromatic dried leaves widely used in culinary and food processing applications around the world. Derived from the Cinnamomum tamala or Laurus nobilis plant, they impart a distinctive warm, slightly floral, and mildly spicy fragrance to slow-cooked dishes, rice preparations, soups, stews, and marinades, making them a key ingredient in professional kitchens and industrial food production.

Geodhara International exports premium quality bay leaves sourced through our trusted supplier network across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. Our bay leaves are hand-picked, sun-dried to retain natural oils, machine-cleaned, and graded for consistent leaf size, color, and aroma. Available whole or broken, they are packed for bulk export to food manufacturers, spice blenders, restaurants, and wholesale distributors.

We supply importers, wholesalers, food manufacturers, and distributors across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas with bulk supply, competitive pricing, and complete export documentation.

Specification

Product Details
Country of OriginIndia
Botanical NameCinnamomum tamala / Laurus nobilis
HS Code0910.99
Available FormsWhole, broken, ground
AromaWarm, floral, mildly spicy
ColorOlive green to brownish green
QualityMachine cleaned, graded
Packaging & Supply
MoistureMax 14%
Packaging5/10/25 kg cartons, PP bags
LabelingPrivate labeling available
Shelf Life18 - 24 months
GMO StatusGMO Free
Harvest PeriodYear-round (peak Oct - Feb)
SpecificationDetailed spec on request

Container

20 Feet
Quantity:8 MT
40 Feet
Quantity:14 MT

Uses & Benefits

  • Essential aromatic herb in soups, stews, biryanis, rice dishes, and slow-cooked curries worldwide.
  • Widely used in pickling brines, marinades, and meat flavoring across European and Asian cuisines.
  • Key ingredient in bouquet garni, garam masala, and traditional spice blends for food manufacturers.
  • Used in tea blends and herbal infusions for its subtle, warm flavor and calming aroma.
  • Applied in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine preparations for digestive and respiratory support.

Known As

Local Names for Bay Leaves
EnglishBay Leaves
Hindiतेज पत्ता (Tej Patta)
Teluguబిరియాని ఆకు
Arabicورق الغار
GermanLorbeerblatter
Japaneseローリエ
SpanishHojas de Laurel
RussianЛавровый лист (Lavrovyi list)
FrenchFeuilles de Laurier

FAQs

We offer whole dried bay leaves and crushed bay leaves. Both forms are carefully sorted and cleaned for export-grade quality.
Our bay leaves contain 1% to 3% essential oil content, ensuring rich and consistent aroma. Detailed test certificates are provided with every shipment.
We source our bay leaves through our trusted supplier network across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.
We offer 25 kg and 50 kg PP bags, jute bags, cartons, and custom private-label packaging to suit your market requirements.
Our minimum order quantity is 1 metric ton. We maintain consistent bulk supply capacity to meet your demand.
We provide complete export documentation including phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate, NABL lab test reports, and shipping documents.

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