The California bay leaf has a very different flavor than the classic Turkish bay. You'll find aromatic camphor notes in the California variety, and it is much more intense, so use it for shorter cooking times and with a light hand.
Weight & Volume Equivalence
We sell our spices in these sizes for easy jar refilling at home.
On average, a small pouch is roughly a half a cup by volume. On average, a medium pouch is roughly one cup by volume.