H-VN-036
Star Anise
Hoa hồi
Fruit tisane, from Lang Son, Vietnam.
Herbal tisanes
Star Anise is strongest on aroma intensity, spicy and sweetness. Typical tasting words: star anise, anise, liquorice. Endemic to northern Vietnam and southwest China, star anise has served culinary and pharmaceutical roles for millennia. A cornerstone of Vietnamese culinary broths and infused as a warming, restorative brew during colder seasons.
Also known as Badian and Illicium verum.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Lang Son, Vietnam
- Plant
- Illicium verum star pericarp and seeds
- Harvest
- Autumn
- Elevation
- mid
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- dried fruit or root
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- worthwhile
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then cleaning, then sun drying.
Caffeine
Star Anise is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 2.5 g | 95 to 100 °C | 6 min, 8 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 2.5 g | Fridge | 8 to 14 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- afternoon
- evening
- night
- after_dinner
- after_meal
- cold_weather
- relaxing
Pairs with pastry and sweets. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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