Sweet, aromatic and wonderfully distinctive, Green Anise is a naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion with a beautifully smooth liquor and unmistakable aniseed character. Naturally sweet with a gently warming finish, it makes a satisfying cup when you want something a little different from traditional herbal teas.
Made from green anise seeds, this simple infusion allows the natural flavour of the plant to take centre stage. As the seeds steep, they release their fragrant essential oils, creating an intensely aromatic cup without the need for added flavourings.
The first sip brings a characteristic sweet, liquorice-like flavour, followed by softer herbal notes and a gentle warmth. Despite its distinctive aroma, the infusion itself is beautifully rounded, with a natural sweetness that means there is little need to add sugar or honey.
Anise has a long history of use as both a culinary spice and traditional herbal infusion, particularly around the Mediterranean and Middle East. Its unmistakable fragrance comes largely from anethole, a naturally occurring aromatic compound also found in plants such as fennel and star anise.
Although their flavours share similarities, green anise and star anise are different plants. Green anise comes from Pimpinella anisum, producing small aromatic seeds with their own distinctive sweet and gently spicy character.
Naturally caffeine free, Green Anise can be enjoyed throughout the day and is particularly pleasant after food or as a warming evening infusion. Its natural sweetness and aromatic character also make it an excellent choice when you want a fuller-flavoured herbal drink without caffeine.
Naturally sweet, intensely aromatic and unmistakably aniseed – a beautifully simple herbal infusion with remarkable character.
Ingredients: Green anise (100%)
Botanical name: Pimpinella anisum
Style: Herbal infusion
Character: Sweet · Aromatic · Aniseed · Gently warming
Caffeine: Naturally caffeine free
Best enjoyed: Hot, particularly after food or in the evening
30g - 10 to 15 cups of tea
100g - 40 to 50 cups of tea
200g - 80 to 100 cups of tea
500g – 200 to 225 cups of tea
1kg – 400 to 450 cups of tea
New to loose leaf? Try adding teabags
Make brewing loose leaf easy by adding our refillable teabags to your order. Just add a few teaspoonfuls of tea to the teabag, pull the drawstring and brew as normal. They are fully compostable and completely plastic-free so they are also the eco-friendly option too.
