What is hoja santa?
Hoja santa · Spanish
A big, heart-shaped Mexican leaf that tastes like root beer, anise and black pepper, often used to wrap food.
What it tastes like
Sweet and anise-y like root beer or sassafras, with a peppery, minty edge.
Where you’ll see it
Oaxacan moles and tamales, fish or fresh cheese wrapped in the leaf and grilled, and cocktails.