November 18, 2024
What is Star Anise?
Star anise is a star-shaped pod with a bold, licorice-like aroma, commonly used as a spice in many cultural cuisines. Harvested from evergreen trees in China and Southeast Asia, these pods are picked before ripening, then dried to enhance their distinct scent and taste. Its unique licorice flavor comes from anethole, an oil shared with anise seed, though star anise is derived...
