Herb or Spice
Hoja Santa
About This Entry
Hoja Santa is a Mexican sacred leaf with root beer-anise aroma used in mole verde and fish — its distinctive flavor pairs with Mexican lagers, high-acid whites, and smoky reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- pork loin
At a Glance
Group
Dried Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Piper auritum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Hoja Santa
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Dried Herbs
- Scientific name
- Piper auritum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent