Botanica Star Anise 170 g
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NAME: Illiciumverum
FAMILY: Schisandraceae
ORIGIN: China
APPEARANCE: recognizable star shape; there is a seed in each branch of the star
TASTE: the taste is reminiscent of menthol
PART OF PLANT: fruit
PROCESSING METHOD: it is harvested while it is still green and it dries until it is a hard, nutty-brown color
COOKERY:
- spice in holiday cookies
- one of the 5 traditional Chinese spices
CATERING/HOSPITALITY:
- spice for mulled/spiked wine, tea and punch, but also for many cold cocktails, herbal liqueurs and anise-based drinks
- it goes well with citrus and spices like cinnamon and cloves
FUN FACT
- the star anise must be distinguished from the japanese anise, which is poisonous
- it has soothing properties, it is recommended to use or to smell it before bedtime for calming and to fall asleep faster
- Brand
- Botanica
- Origin
- Croatia
