Discover our finest flavors with the McCormick Gourmet™ Collection of our best herbs and spices — including the McCormick Gourmet Collection Star Anise. Boasting a robust and slightly spicy licorice-like flavor, our star anise brings exceptional taste to your table with its unique bite. With a sweet, lightly bitter flavor, McCormick Gourmet Collection Star Anise instantly adds depth to savory dishes, like braised meats, soups, and stews. Star anise is an essential ingredient in dishes popular in Asian cuisines — think Vietnamese pho and Chinese braised pork. It may also be used to infuse warm, aromatic notes into cocktails, teas, mulled wine, and baked goods.