On this episode of The Spicecast, Reuben is joined by special guests Dee and Isaac for a rousing discussion of star anise. Join the crew as they work through the many uses for star anise, including as a spice, in cosmetics, and in medicine. Additionally, the show walks through the history of star anise and references to star anise in pop culture, and also includes a Chinese five spice guessing segment.

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