The warm and sweet flavor of Star Anise is an ideal addition to savory Middle Eastern and Asian dishes.

All about Star Anise, Spice

What it’s like, and how to make it

HeatNo heat
CuisineChinese & east & asian, thai & southeast & asian
Best forBraising, slow cooker, marinades rubs
Goes inSoups stews, baked goods desserts, noodles, beverages cocktails, pickling preserving
WithPork, beef, chicken, duck fowl
What’s in itstar anise

How to use it

The anchor of Chinese five-spice and Vietnamese pho broth. A quarter teaspoon of ground star anise adds licorice warmth to braised pork, red-cooked dishes, and stir-fry sauces. Stir into chai concentrate, mulled wine, or baked goods. Intense — start with less than you think.

  • Star Anise, Whole spice, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Star Anise, Ground spice, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Illustration: Star Anise, Whole with a Hanoi street around 1908
  • Illustration: Star Anise, Ground with a canal town in Jiangsu
  • Illustration: Chinese Tea Eggs, made with Star Anise
  • Illustration: Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, made with Star Anise
  • Illustration of Star Anise, Whole in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with a Hanoi street around 1908
  • Illustration of Star Anise, Ground in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with a canal town in Jiangsu
  • Star Anise - The Tea & Spice Shoppe
  • Star Anise - The Tea & Spice Shoppe

What it goes with

Stir into our Peppermint for digestive antispasmodic stacking, or our Mullein for traditional respiratory support. Star anise's anethole and shikimic acid complement herbal actives across immune and digestive pathways.

Also in these blends

On its own, this is the straight thing. It also goes into these blends, each made for a different evening. Read about Star Anise →

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Great products and great service

I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great…

I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great products.

— Nick C. Verified

Great tea

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very…

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very tasty!

— Zoe R. Verified

Maple Peach

The maple peach is delicious. What a beautiful combination. I will most definitely order it again, and a higher quantity of it.

— Gerda S. Verified

Always handy

I use dillweed often. This dill is fresh and has a nice aroma. I use it in marinades, salad dressings, and on fish. Good stuff.

— Jennifer D. Verified

Great stuff

This has helped my household a lot with circulation and alertness when we had it everyday. Will be ordering again soon. Thanks

— Dave G. Verified

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product.…

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product. 10/10!!

— Erin Poeta P. Verified

Delicious

I love this black tea, it has a really nice smooth flavour and love how it’s Swiss water method decaf. Will be buying again!

— Jessica A. Verified

Great flavorful tea

Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite…

Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite flavorful.

— Joel R. Verified

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a…

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a flavoured tea!!!

— Ted H. Verified

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love , love, love and they shipping is very fast. the headache tea works great, the throat coat tea works great as well

— Miranda A. Verified

4 stars

It worked beautifully; perhaps if I add a little more honey, it would make it better… It is a wellness tea, after all!

— Merrilee B. Verified

Bancha with a splash of lemon

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an…

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an enjoyable second cup!

— Monika F. Verified

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