Star Anise Pods, Organic – Whole Dried Spice | Illicium verum | Caffeine-Free Herbal Tea Ingredient

Organic Star Anise Pods – Whole Dried Spice | Illicium verum | Caffeine-Free Herbal Tea Ingredient

Whole organic star anise pods have a warm, licorice-like aroma. They are perfect for herbal tea, mulling blends, and potpourri.

Herbal Overview

Whole star pods, freshly dried and fragrant—each one a small marvel of natural geometry. With warm, spiced notes of licorice and fennel and a mellow sweetness all its own, star anise brings beauty and depth to everything it touches.

Used for centuries in Chinese and Vietnamese traditions, this bold aromatic spice is beloved in broths, baked goods, and herbal teas. Gently crushed, it becomes a soothing infusion ideal for digestion and quiet evenings. You’ll also find it nestled into potpourri bowls, cold weather incense blends, and handmade remedies that speak of comfort and warmth.

Sourced from a trusted organic farm in Vietnam, each pod is robust, whole, and rich in natural oils—the kind you’ll know the moment you open the pouch.

Herbal Profile

Botanical Name: Illicium verum
Plant Family: Schisandraceae
Status: Certified Organic
Caffeine Content: Naturally Caffeine-Free
Herbal Actions: Carminative, warming, aromatic, digestive
Suggested Preparations:
– Steep gently for herbal tea
– Simmer in broths, stews, mulled cider, or syrups
– Add to incense or potpourri blends
– Grind and use as a spice or in herbal capsules

Packaging Details

Wrapped in the style of an old country mercantile, each parcel begins with a food-safe inner pouch to keep your herbs fresh and aromatic. From there, it’s tucked into traditional kraft paper packaging, fastened with a brass paper pin, and tied with twine.

A nod to the stillroom practices of the past, this apothecary-style wrapping is both practical and beautiful, ready for your pantry shelf, herbal cabinet, or gifting as-is. We recommend transferring to a glass jar upon arrival for long-term keeping.

Stillroom Notes

Our anise pods are a winter favorite around the farm, especially for evening tea or nestled into simmer pots on chilly mornings. This batch is from a heritage farm in northern Vietnam, where the harvesting and sun-drying process is still done by hand, just as it has been for generations. One of those small comforts we always keep close at hand.

Simple Recipe

Warming Winter Tea
– 1 star anise pod
– 1 tsp dried orange peel
– 1 small cinnamon stick
– Optional: 1-2 whole cloves or a slice of ginger

Simmer gently in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

Suggested Pairings

Cinnamon Chips
Dried Orange Peel
Clove Buds
Ginger Root