Botanical name - Borago officinalis
Country of Origin - Poland
Borage is a fantastic, versatile herb that deserves to be used more in the kitchen. The leaves can be used in stocks, soups and stews and used in place of spinach. You could try making borage ravioli or borage curry, or a borage and ricotta pizza.
Borage leaves can be brewed to make a tea which has a truly refreshing taste with a hint of cucumber. Later the brewed leaves can be added to your ice cube tray with a little water and frozen into ice cubes to add to your summer drinks, traditionally used this way with Pimms.
To make Borage tea pour the boiling water over the leaves and allow to infuse for 3-4 minutes. Taste first before considering adding sweetening.