Hyssop, Cut & Sifted

Hyssop, Cut & Sifted 

(Hyssopus officinalis)

 

A member of the mint family, hyssop’s name literally means “holy herb.” It’s been used for thousands of years—hung in homes for protection, enjoyed as a nourishing tea, added to meats and salads, and made into a syrup or lozenges. It has a warm, mint-like flavor and a pleasant aroma, and is sought for its effects on the lungs and digestive system.