Anise seed powder

It is a sweet, very aromatic distinguished by its characteristic flavor. The seeds whole or ground are used for preparation of tea as well as a wide variety of regional and ethnic confectioneries, including black jelly beans, british anise seed balls, australian humbugs, New Zealand anise wheels, itlaian pizelle, German spingerle, New Mexican bizcochitos and peruvian picarones. It is a key ingredient in mexican atole de anis and champurrado, which is similar to hot chocolate and is taken as a digestive after meals in India.