STAR ANISE Definition & Meaning

star anise

noun

Also called Chinese anise. a shrub or small tree, Illicium verum, of China, having white flowers that turn purple and bearing anise-scented, star-shaped clusters of carminative fruit.
the fruit of this tree or shrub, used as a spice.

star anise

noun

a small Chinese evergreen tree ( Illicium verum ) yielding an aromatic oil
a spice produced from the star-shaped dried seed pods of this tree

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of star anise¹

First recorded in 1830–40

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Timothy Sharp, manager of Sparrow Coffee House in Cardiff, makes his own homemade syrup, adding spices like cloves, cardamom and star anise to the core PSL ingredients of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.

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While each jar contains a spicy crimson sediment under oil, some have the sweetness of star anise, while others are deepened with tiny dried shrimp or fried shallots.

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Lavender, rose petals, cloves, cinnamon and star anise are just a few popular options.

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When he let go, a tiny star anise danced in her palm.

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Pour or ladle into highball and top with a single star anise.

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