Star Anise - Ba Jiao Hui Xiang- Illicium verum - Organic

From China

Eight points. Ba jiao means eight horns, and the pod dries into a near-perfect eight-pointed star with one seed to each point. It grows on an evergreen tree in the warm south of China and northern Vietnam, and almost the whole world supply still comes from that one corner of Asia.

It is the backbone of Chinese five spice and the smell at the bottom of a bowl of pho. Worth knowing that it has a look-alike: Japanese star anise is a different species and is not edible, which is why spice buyers care so much about where a batch was grown.

How it is used: one or two pods dropped whole into a braise, a broth or a pot of tea, then fished out. Powerfully sweet and licorice-like - too much and it takes over everything.

Star Anise – Illicium verum – Ba Jiao Hui Xiang – Certified Organic

Botanical Name: Illicium verum

Common Names: Star Anise / Ba Jiao Hui Xiang / 八角茴香

Grade: Certified Organic (tested free of pesticides and sulfur)

Origin: Grown and harvested in China

Product Overview

Star Anise, known as Ba Jiao Hui Xiang, is a classic culinary botanical widely used in traditional East Asian kitchens.

Its naturally sweet, warm, licorice-like aroma has made it a staple spice for soups, teas, broths, and stews for generations. It also appears in traditional simmered blends and seasonal herbal recipes across East Asia.

Our Certified Organic Star Anise is hand-selected and low-temperature dried to preserve its fragrance, color, and signature star-shaped pods, offering a clean, food-grade botanical ideal for cooking, teas, and traditional preparations.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

• Simmer 1–2 whole pods in 500 ml of water for 10–20 minutes.

• Commonly combined with cinnamon, ginger, or orange peel in traditional tea blends.

Soups & Broths

• Add 1–3 pods to braised dishes, stews, congee, or slow-cooked broths for a warm, aromatic flavor.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

• Frequently included in five-spice mixes, seasonal stews, and classic herbal kitchen recipes.

Intended Use & Preparation

• Not for direct consumption in dry form.

• To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or in cooked dishes.

• Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes when used in teas or decoctions.

Features

• Certified Organic

• Free of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives

• Naturally dried to preserve aroma and color

• Packed in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

• Suitable for teas, soups, stews, and traditional herbal cooking

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese herbal culture, Ba Jiao Hui Xiang is described as warm and aromatic and is commonly featured in classic kitchen recipes, seasonal stews, and simmered teas where it brings depth, warmth, and a distinctive traditional character.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.