Our Dried Star Anise is the beautiful, star-shaped fruit of an evergreen tree, prized for its powerful, sweet, and licorice-like flavor. It is a cornerstone spice in Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, and a key ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder and Vietnamese Pho. The whole stars are used to infuse broths, braises, and teas with their warm, aromatic flavor. We supply high-quality, whole, unbroken stars for maximum visual appeal and flavor.