STAR ANISE 1 OZ

Star Anise is the dried, star-shaped fruit of a small Asian evergreen tree. While unrelated to each other; Star Anise has an even stronger licorice flavor than Anise Seed and is used in many baking recipes. It is also a key ingredient in Chinese savory cooking, and is one of the 5 ingredients in the renowned "Chinese 5-Spice" blend. It is also known for giving the distinctive flavor to liqueurs such as Galliano and Sambuca. Illicium Verum" In times past fresh star anise was chewed after each meal to aid digestion and to sweeten the breath