Red sorrel is a leafy herb with a distinct lemony flavour and slightly acidic bite. I had never tried it before and couldn’t resist the beautiful colours when I saw them at the local green grocer, so I had to buy a pot of micro red sorrel and give it a go.  I learnt through searching what red sorrel pairs well with that it is a detoxifying herb. Mature leaves are often used to prepare juice or steeped in hot water as a tea to help cleanse and reduce inflammation.  However, due to the oxalic acid in the leaves, overconsumption can cause irritation in the tummy, so best to use sparingly.  Young red sorrel leaves are great in salads but more mature leaves can be cooked like spinach which is perfect in soups, sauces or tarts.