Star anise Bio
€8.95
In stock
SKU
BIO-118
Star anis BIO, Illicium verum Hook.f. certified organic from Vietnam (non EU). Hotsoup.nl · Skal 025811 · NL-BIO-01
Star anis BIO, Illicium verum Hook. f.
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certified organic from Vietnam (non EU). Hotsoup.nl · Skal 025811 · NL-BIO-01
Illicium verum Hook.f. is a type of tree, the fruits, the star anise, is used as a condiment, and grows in Asia.
The tree is native to southern China and Vietnam but is now also grown in Cambodia, Laos, Japan and the Philippines. Star anise is used in food in Europe since the 17th century.
The fruits are used in their entirety, or ground as a spice. The spicy flavor is in the skin of the fruit. Star anise has has a strong anise flavor since the essential oil large amounts of anethole. The taste of the fruit is fuller and firmer than the taste of anise.
Star anise, Ba Jiao Hui Xian, is part of the Chinese five spice powder. It is also used as an ingredient in stall anise.
*** Source wikipedia edited by Hotsoup.nl
| SKU | BIO-118 |
|---|---|
| Stock | Permanent collection |
| Tea Type | HERBAL TEA |
| Certification | From controlled organic agricultivation in Viet Nam (Non E.U.) Hotsoup.nl · Skal 025811 · NL-BIO-01 |
| Harvest | 2021 |
| Brewing western | Herbal infusion: Use 2 grams of herbs per cup (200ml) and brew cool, around 90°C, allow to steep for 2-3 minutes and infuse at least 3 times. |
| Cold Brew | Cold infusion, use 10 to 16 grams of tea per liter of cold water. Let the tea steep overnight in the fridge, 12 to 15 hours. You can vary with the proportions for example to add sparkling water afterwards. |
| Shelf life | Store this product cool, dark, dry and airtight; after a year the fresh taste develops into a more mellow taste. |