About Star Anise
Star anise (Illicium verum) is an Asian-origin spice with a characteristic eight-pointed star shape. Its intense liquorice flavour makes it an essential ingredient in digestive tisanes and traditional Portuguese liqueurs. At A Pharmácia da Avó, star anise is part of our Digestive Tisane and is also used as a decorative element in our teas — because at the Pharmácia, even the details tell a story.