Earthy, Fragrant & Comforting - Tej Patta is one of those spices that quietly transforms every dish. With its gentle aroma, earthy sweetness, and warm undertones, Bay Leaves bring balance and depth to Indian cooking. At Hansha, we handpick premium, sun-dried leaves that retain their natural oils and true flavour - just the way your kitchen deserves.
Bay leaves grow best in subtropical climates with mild winters and warm, humid summers. Our leaves are sourced from farms in Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, and the Western Ghats, where fertile soil and rainfall create the perfect environment for aromatic foliage.
Harvesting is done by hand, selecting only mature leaves
that are:
Deep green
Medium-thick
Free from blemishes
This ensures maximum aroma and flavour release when cooked.
After harvesting, leaves are naturally sun-dried - a traditional process that helps preserve their essential oils and vibrant aroma.
We avoid high-heat or artificial drying because it can weaken the leaf’s fragrance. Once dried, the leaves are:
Cleaned
Size-graded
Checked for crispness & aroma
before moving to Hansha’s safe, airtight packaging line.
📦 Hansha Packaging Standard
Every pack of Hansha Bay Leaves is:
Triple-cleaned (machine + manual)
Flat-sorted for an even, premium look
Packed in high-barrier pouches to protect aroma & freshness
Free from moisture, dust, and brittle broken bits
What reaches you is clean, fragrant Tej Patta that brings restaurant-style depth to your home cooking.
🍲 Cooking Tips
Add 1–2 leaves to dals, curries, biryanis, soups, and slow-cooked dishes.
Always remove before serving — the leaf adds flavour but isn’t eaten.
Crush slightly before adding for a stronger aroma.
Excellent in tadka, pulao, and pressure cooker meals.
For richer dishes, pair with cloves, cinnamon, and black cardamom.
In Indian kitchens, Bay Leaves are considered a comfort spice -perfect for soulful meals like dals, curries, biryanis, and stews.
Traditional wisdom believes Tej Patta supports:
Digestion
Stress relief
Seasonal immunity
You’ll find it in everything from tadka to pulao across North, East, and even some South Indian cuisines.
✨ Why Hansha Bay Leaves?
Because we treat spices the way families have trusted for generations - pure, fresh, and carefully selected.
Bring home the essence of Indian cooking. Bring home Hansha.