Besway Chinese Star Anise 7 oz, Whole Star Anise, Fresh, Pure and Dried Anise Pods, Great for Cooking, Baking and Tea (200g)

If you like star anise, this is the perfect item to get. Fresh and aromatic! The container is great and sits nicely in the pantry or cabinet. The price compared to the smaller containers is a good value.

These are a great value for the price. They smell wonderful & the licorice sent is very strong and delightful. A lot is in the container. They are pretty and smell wonderful in my simmer pot. I've also added some to my coffee, which made a nice treat!

Amazing value and quality. They’ve been all full and intact stars. Great storage container and a few months they smell like I just got them.

Star anise is a beautiful, star-shaped spice with a distinctive aroma and flavor, often compared to licorice. It is widely used in both culinary and medicinal contexts. In cooking, star anise adds a warm, sweet, and slightly spicy note to soups, stews, teas, and baked goods, especially in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is a key ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder and is also popular in mulled wine and chai blends.Beyond the kitchen, star anise is valued for its natural medicinal properties. It contains compounds with antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal effects. Traditionally, it has been used to aid digestion, relieve cold symptoms, and promote relaxation. Star anise is also a natural source of shikimic acid, a component used in antiviral medications.When using star anise, it’s important to remember that a little goes a long way due to its strong flavor. Always purchase from reputable sources to ensure it is the safe, culinary variety (Illicium verum) and not the toxic Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum).Overall, star anise is a versatile and aromatic spice that enhances recipes and supports wellness when used correctly.

HUGE stars, going to have to come up with more recipes to use with these.. I didn't think this far ahead!

Item was as promised and made all my dishes taste a lot better when added to dish.

Great strong and fragrant star anise, majority come whole and unbroken, beauty in shape and in color, comes in a bulk container which I appreciate. Overall a great spice and in a large amount for what you pay for.

Fast shipping, I’m going to make mouse deterrent spice bags. These will give off a good aroma.