Loose Herb
Star Anise
Salvia officinalis
★★★★★Loved by the garden regulars
Whole eight-pointed pods, sweet and warming. Kept apart so it steeps to exactly itself.
After A Heavy MealWarms You ThroughEases BloatingEight Points, Always
Choose how often
1
Sold by the 2 oz pouch. Add a few — loose leaf keeps beautifully.
Whole-leaf
Caffeine-free
When it fits
DawnNoonDuskNight
Good any time of day
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About the herb
Eight points, almost always.
Star anise is drunk after a heavy meal, and taken through the winter for the warmth it carries. Picked unripe and sun-dried until it turns russet, then kept as the whole pod.
Sweet, warm licorice with real depth. One pod in the pot and the whole kitchen knows - one pod is enough.
How to steep star anise
Add two podsPer cup, more for a bolder steep.
Water at full boilPour 8 to 10 oz over the pods.
Simmer 8-10 minutes.The pods need a proper simmer.
Any time of dayCaffeine-free, so it never gets in the way. Best after meals.
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