Star anise is a star-shaped marvel from southern China, prized for its sweet licorice aroma and deeply warming flavor. With its elegant eight-pointed form and glossy mahogany hue, this spice adds complexity to both savory and sweet — essential in Chinese five spice, Vietnamese pho, and spiced teas.

At Zaatar.ma, we select only whole, unbroken stars — rich in volatile oils — for their clarity, fragrance, and visual beauty. This is a spice that whispers of apothecaries and ancient trade routes, still potent today.