Star Anise (Illicium verum)
Illicium verum is the star of a legacy of flavorful dishes in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai cooking. You might be familiar with star anise if you’ve ever eaten Pho, Chinese five spice powder and many curries throughout India and beyond. This licorice-flavored spice is derived from an evergreen tree native to Vietnam and Southern China. Its charming, star-shaped fruits contain a fragrant chemical called anethole, which will rock your senses in savory and sweet recipes.
Star Anise is astronomically easy to grow. This evergreen, shrubby tree will hold color year-round, and is best suited for growing zones 8–11. It can survive temperature drops to at least 23 degrees Fahrenheit. The eight-pointed, star-shaped fruit pods are best picked slightly before maturation, and will maintain a vibrant, out-of-this-world flavor for up to one year.
Fun Fact: Star Anise is in high demand for everything from cooking to contemporary medicine. 90 percent of Star Anise crops in the world today are used as source of shikimic acid, a chemical compound which is used to produce the anti-flu medication we know as Tamiflu®.
Details
This product is crafted with quality materials to ensure durability and performance. Designed with your convenience in mind, it seamlessly fits into your everyday life.
Shipping & Returns
We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible.
We are committed to ensuring a positive shopping experience for all our customers. If for any reason you wish to return an item, we invite you to reach out to our team for assistance, and we will evaluate every return request with care and consideration.