Is this Chinese anise or Japanese. I heard Japanese is toxic??

I believe this is Japanese anise. I made a tincture and a few elderberry syrups with this and everyone in my family has reacted every single time. This is not good stuff

does anyone know where this anise come from, China India ....? does it also contain any preservative or just purely natural?

I don't know if natural or not. I bought this under the impression they were selling it as seeds to grow the plant. what a waste of time effort and money. it's from China. There was no consistency in them at all some were crushed some look like they've been dehydrated too long, and some were very immature.

How can I store so that they keep for a year or more?

I've kept mine in a zip lock bag for a year and it still tastes great.

Do i use the whole star or do i remove the seeds from the star? i will be using them to make chai. thank you!

When I make chai ice cream, I slightly heat spices first in a sauce pot to bring out flavor, then I add the milk etc, and further heat before before removing from heat and letting steep for half hour or more to increase flavor. The smells are great.

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🌟 Spice up your life with the star of every dish!

GENEROUS BULK SUPPLY - 14 oz resealable bag designed for long-lasting freshness and endless culinary creativity.
PURE AUTHENTIC AROMA - Unlock rich, natural flavor with 100% whole star anise pods—no fillers, no preservatives.
FRESHNESS YOU CAN TRUST - Premium quality pods ensure consistent, bold flavor every time you cook or brew.
ELEVATE YOUR KITCHEN GAME - Join the spice elite by adding this must-have ingredient to your gourmet arsenal.
VERSATILE CULINARY ESSENTIAL - Perfect for elevating teas, stews, cocktails, desserts, and homemade spice blends.

Spicy World's 14 oz bulk bag of premium whole star anise pods delivers authentic, additive-free flavor with intense aroma. Perfect for enhancing a wide range of dishes and beverages, this resealable pack ensures freshness and versatility for both savory and sweet culinary adventures.

Reviews

S**Y

Lovely smell and looking pretty

I used it for christmas crafts, and in mulled wine. Both turned out great!Big bag for the money- very pleased with the quality. Most stars are complete and very pretty. Can be glued with hot glue.

15.05.2025

T**S

Spicy World Star Anise

Spicy World Star Anise is a fantastic addition to any kitchen! The pods are fresh, aromatic, and packed with bold, licorice-like flavor that enhances both sweet and savory dishes.Perfect for baking, teas, curries, or even holiday decorations, these star anise pods are versatile and high-quality. The packaging keeps them intact and preserves their fragrance, ensuring long-lasting freshness.If you're looking for premium star anise to elevate your cooking or crafting, Spicy World delivers. Highly recommend!

6.01.2025

S**A

Used for Holiday Simmer Pots

I used these for my holiday simmer posts that I give out to friends and family. I would recommend this product and I will purchase it again in the future. The only negative about this product was that several of the stars were broken. Which is understandable in shipping. So if you are wanting the entire package to be whole stars, you wont get that. I didn't mind the broken ones because they were going into a pot of water to simmer. The quality and smell were great, they were very strong and sturdy.

5.01.2025

B**M

Better than the grocery store!!

HUGE BAG and definitely the best bang for your buck. I made simmer pots to give out for Christmas gifts and these were the perfect addition.

15.07.2025

S**G

Great scent, but mostly pieces

I was a bit disappointed with these because they were mostly in pieces. I was using them to make tree ornaments and was hoping for whole ones. If you plan to craft with these, look elsewhere. Otherwise, they are fine.

3.01.2025

T**G

Great price and flavor

Glad I found this here since they are nowhere to be found in in stores my now local area. Not the west coast area anymore and sourcing Asian products is not that easy to find for "home scratch broth for pho". Don't even think about finding pho in restaurants here, but they have others. :)

8.06.2025

K**R

Good quality and value for the money

Second time I have purchased. The majority are whole stars and smell heavenly! I use them as an ingredient for simmering potpouri or add them as an accent on craft projects. Purchasing them in this bulk quantity is the most economical I have found.

25.03.2025

A**A

Very disappointed

I had high hopes when I ordered the star Anise but was truly disappointed. The is not a bag of whole stars that you can use for crafting, embellishments for cooking, etc. . This is a bag of crushed pieces with very few (less than 10) whole stars. They are not the lovely whole stars I expected. This item is not eligible for return so be mindful of that when ordering. I will not order again and definitely would return if that was an option. Extremely dissatisfied.

18.06.2025

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