Organic Star Anise are the fruit of a native Chinese evergreen tree that is grown also in Nothern Vietnam, boasting a much stronger, sweeter and denser liquorice flavour than the more common Spanish anise seeds. [more...]
The aroma of star anise is unsurprisingly anise-like, woody and liquourice-like, with deep and warm spicy notes similar to cloves. Fantastic for Chinese cooking and combines really well with duck and pork, especially ribs.