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Whole Spices
Star Anise
4.7 · 74 reviewsSKU MC-STA-ANI-050
Whole, unbroken eight-point stars with the seeds still seated in their pods.
₹329/ 50 g
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- Free delivery over ₹799
- Milled the week you order
- Harvest & grind date on pouch
- 30-day no-quibble returns
- Origin
- Lang Son, Vietnam
- Net weight
- 50 g
- Category
- Whole Spices
- Tasting notes
- Liquorice, sweet fennel, warm woodsmoke
The full story
Star anise is graded on how many points survive drying intact. Broken stars are cheaper and everywhere; whole ones hold their aroma far longer because the seed stays enclosed until you break it.
We source from the Lang Son highlands, where the trees are old-growth and the stars come up large and mahogany-dark. Sorted by hand for unbroken form.
One star is usually enough for a pot of broth — the anethole in it is powerful, and it is very easy to overshoot.
How to use it
Pho broth, red-braised pork, chai masala, poached pears, five-spice blends.
For whole spice, dry-toast in a pan over medium heat for 30–60 seconds until fragrant, then grind. Toasting wakes up the volatile oils and makes a noticeable difference to depth.
Storage
Keep the pouch sealed, away from light and heat — the cupboard above the hob is the worst place in most kitchens. Whole spice will hold for 18–24 months stored properly; ground spice is at its best within three months of the grind date printed on the back.
Delivery & returns
Orders placed before 2pm ship the same working day. Standard delivery is 2–4 working days, free on orders over ₹799 and ₹59 below that.
If a spice isn’t what you hoped, tell us within 30 days and we’ll refund it — opened pouches included. We’d rather know.
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