Detailed Product Description Star anise is the unusual fruit of a small oriental tree. It is, as the name suggests, star shaped, radiating between five ... , they measure up to 3cm (1-1/4) long. The fruit is picked before it can ripen, and dried ... , of which flavour star anise is a harsher version. Nervertheless, the use of star anise ensures an authentic touch in the preparation of certain Chinese ...