Star Anise – 25gm

Star anise is a deliciously aromatic spice, giving a sweet, aniseed menthol kick in a multitude of uses.

In cooking, it’s widely used in meat stews, pho and a key ingredient in five spice and garam masala spice blends.  

Get your creative juices flowing with mild addition in darker beers.

Many liquors and liqueurs use star anise as a component (gins) or a key ingredient (Galliano, Jaegermeister, Sambuca).

Star anise is perfect in mulled wine – gently heat a bottle of red wine with an orange (sliced into rounds), 6 cloves, 3 cinnamon sticks, 3 star anise and 1/4 cup honey or sugar – and maybe a splash of brandy for fortification.  Simmer on very low heat for 10minutes, and serve warm.