Hierba de Olor: Fragrant, Traditional, Kitchen-Essential

The classic herb bundle that seasons every good broth.

A FRAGRANT KITCHEN TRADITION

Hierba de Olor, the Bundle Behind Every Good Broth

Hierba de olor is the traditional Mexican bundle of bay leaf, thyme, and marjoram, tied together to season broths, beans, and braises the same way a bouquet garni would. Added whole and removed before serving, it infuses dishes with a warm, herbaceous aroma without overpowering other flavors. At Latin Specialties, we source hierba de olor bundles for consistent quality and authentic flavor, case after case.

Fragrant, traditional, and kitchen-essential—hierba de olor seasons every good broth.

Hierbas de Olor,The Bundle Behind the Broth

Thyme, marjoram and bay tied together to perfume Mexican soups and stews.

Bowl of caldo de res with beef, corn and vegetables, lime and cilantroLarge pot of beef soup simmering with a tied bundle of herbs

Beef soup recipe

Caldo de Res with Hierbas de Olor

Beef and vegetable soup perfumed with a bundle of thyme, marjoram and bay.

  • Serves6
  • Prep20 min
  • Cook2 hours

Ingredients

Method

  1. Cover the beef with 10 cups of water, add the herb bundle, onion, garlic and salt and simmer for 1 ½ hours, skimming the foam.
  2. Add the carrots, potatoes and corn and simmer 20 minutes, then the squash for 10 minutes more.
  3. Remove the herb bundle. Serve with cilantro, lime and warm tortillas.

TipTie the herbs with kitchen twine so you can lift the bundle out before serving.

From Field to Your Table

Sourcing

Trusted growers deliver consistent, aromatic hierba de olor

Quality & Safety

Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.

Ripeness Handling

Harvested and bundled for consistent size and aroma.

Packaging & Formats

Bunched, bagged, or custom program packs.

On-Time Delivery

Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.

Program flexibility.

We support programs to meet customer and regulatory needs. Choose the approach that fits your market and let us guide specifications, labeling and handling.

Care, Made Simple

Fresh bundles keep best in a sealed bag in the refrigerator. For longer storage, air-dry in a cool, shaded spot and keep in an airtight container.

Quality You Can Measure