The leaves of the lemon tree are used to make a tea & for preparing cooked meats & seafoods. Lemon leaves, botanically classified as Citrus limon, grow on a thorny tree that can reach up to six meters in height & are members of the Rutaceae, or citrus family. Also known as Limone, Limón, Limón agria, Limón real, & Limón francés, lemon trees are grown in warm, tropical & semi-tropical climates & are commercially cultivated for their fruit. Lemon leaves are a secondary crop utilized in many cultures throughout the world for flavoring dishes, making teas, & as an aromatic decoration. Lemon leaves can be used fresh for their aromatics, which is their singular culinary attribute. Lemon leaves can be wrapped around seafood & meats & can be roasted, steamed, or grilled. They can also be used to flavor kabobs, used in curries, & blanched & used to infuse tea. Lemon leaves can be used as a garnish for desserts such as lemon cakes & they can also be used as a mold to make chocolate leaves. Lemon leaves pair well with fresh seafood, oysters, fresh anchovy fillets, pork, chicken, mint, parsley, basil, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, & chopped pistachios. They will keep for 1-2 days when stored fresh in the refrigerator. They can also be dried for extended use. Shadow Dried Lemon Tree Leaves - Citrus Limon | Hand Picked Leaves
