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Tiffin
RowHUMBLE, TEXAS
Catalogue no.137
DepartmentSingle Spices
OriginRajasthan, India
Net weight4.0 oz tin
FormWhole
KitchenEast Asian
Best forBaking
Heat Gentle
Milled8 Mar 2026
Shelf lifeBest inside 12 months of the milling date
Tasting notesgrassy · peppery · bright
Single Spices

Star Anise

Rajasthan, India · 4.7/5 from 142 kitchens

$6.99 4.0 oz tin
grassypepperybright Gentle
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  • Milled 8 Mar 2026 · SKU TR-137

What it is

A star was truly born when the ancient cooks of Southeast China started incorporating this unusual dried fruit, harvested from an evergreen, into their savory dishes and teas. The hard, woody shell has a texture similar to a cinnamon stick, but the candied, fragrant flavor is licorice-like, thanks to a shared family tree with anise seed. (Star anise is stomach-soothing for the same reason.) Its natural sweetness is a no-brainer in cookies, but also a stellar counterpart to meat marinades, and a staple in biryani masala.


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