OVERVIEW:
These star-shaped fruits are picked right before ripening and dried before use. Star anise is a sweet and delicious spice and extremely versatile. This wonderfully aromatic spice has licorice undertones and gives the mouth a warm feeling with a mild numbing effect. It is best used as an accent flavor and is a favorite with bakers and can improve the flavor of many savory dishes.
Star anise is commonly used in its whole form to flavor teas, marinades, soups, broths, and other liquids and generally removed before serving. In its ground form, star anise is potent and can be added directly to foods. Star anise is high in iron and has been used to promote sleep, ease joint pain, relieve muscle aches, and improve digestion, which in turn benefits the immune system.
LATIN:
Illicium Verum
ORIGIN:
China
CULTIVATION:
Organic
PARTS USED:
Dried Fruit / Cut & Sifted
TISANE "HERBAL" TEA BREW TIMES:
Ground tisane teas and tea bags - Steep 2 to 5 minutes
Loose leaf tisane teas - Steep 3-5 minutes
Root and seed-based tisane teas - Steep 6-8 minutes
*Steep in newly boiling water (212ºF) to best release the health benefits.
WHAT'S COOKING:
Fig Cranberry Sauce
Honey-glazed Ham
Snickerdoodles
Thia Iced Tea
Anise Star Pod Powder
Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Keep all herbs out of reach of children and pets.For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
