Best Anise Seeds of 2025

"I think these Frontier Co-op Organic Whole Anise Seeds are fantastic! The flavor is incredible, and the aroma is absolutely delicious. They’re perfect for baking or adding to dishes. The quality is top-notch, and I love that they’re organic. I highly recommend them!"

"I bought this Anise because I couldn’t find it locally and wanted to make venison pepperoni from scratch. The flavor was exactly what I expected, and the product was extremely fresh, which really contributed to the great quality of the pepperoni. The value was very fair, and it arrived promptly as expected! I’d recommend this product to anyone in search of Anise!"

"I’ve been baking our family’s traditional Christmas cookies since I was little and always used store brands. This year, I tried these Anise seeds, and they are fresh with really good flavor. I’ll definitely buy again for next year’s cookies!"

“I've ordered from this company multiple times. Christmas baking requires high-quality spices, especially Anise, which is hard to find and expensive. This company delivers fresh spices at great prices. Five stars for sure!”

“I was making my first batch of Springerle cookies and needed whole anise seed. Locally, it was challenging to find good ones. Fortunately, I ordered these seeds and was pleasantly surprised. They smell delicious, are fresh, and easy to toast without scorching. The aroma is driving me crazy—it’s fantastic!”

“I'm really impressed with the quality of the seeds and the heavy-duty ziplock packaging. It seems like they will preserve well without drying out. I'm very pleased.”

"I had a hard time finding these for Christmas baking, but they were fresh and I now have a supply for next time."

"We love putting this on pizza, and the rich flavor is hard to come by."

"I grew up loving anise. My grandma used to bake delicious anise cookies, and I ordered these to help her out as baking is becoming a challenge for her. These worked out perfectly! They are amazingly fresh for a dried product, and I received a very generous container. I'll have way more anise than I could ever use!"

"I bought this anise seasoning to make spaghetti sauce, just like my grandmother used to. It adds a sweet and pleasant flavor that I love."

"I add a little to my coffee every morning. It’s a bit gritty but has a good smell and taste."

"I purchased this for my tea, hoping to make capsules for hot flashes. I even tried giving a tiny pinch to my dog, as Anise Seed is said to act like Catnip for dogs. She seems to enjoy it, or at least it works for her!"

"I made cookies today, and the anise seeds added a great flavor. The price was also right. I’ll definitely buy this again."

"Initially, the Prop 65 warning on the bag made me uneasy. After some research, I discovered it’s more about California regulations than safety violations. I used the seeds to make bread like my grandmother did, and it turned out perfect with a strong, fragrant anise flavor."

"I’ve been searching for anise seeds for my favorite biscuits, and I finally found them here! The seeds are a very good product, and the biscuits turned out tasty. Plus, I can brew a calming anise tea whenever I want!"

"I was thrilled to discover this organic Anise on Amazon. As a frequent baker, I've searched over six stores for Anise, but found nothing. The seeds work perfectly for quick recipes and have amazing flavor. The packaging is adequate for my needs, and I can’t beat this price."

"I noticed that anise seed has effects similar to catnip for dogs. My Chesapeake Bay Retriever wasn't interested, but my 60-pound lab devoured it! After some time, she became energetic, running in circles and playing tug-of-war with me. It's fascinating how it can uplift their mood without causing any harm."

"This spice has transformed my tomato pasta sauces! It significantly enhances the flavor of my dishes and has truly been a game changer for my cooking."

“I used this spice along with others to create the best Peppernuts or Pfeffernusse cookies for Christmas. The wonderful anise and molasses flavors were amazing!”

“I absolutely love this spice! It adds a fantastic kick to my spaghetti sauce, meatloaf, and all my Italian dishes. Just a couple of punches really boost the flavor!”

“I tried this spice for seasoning my corned beef and cabbage, and it turned out great paired with the other spices I ordered.”

“The delivery was on time, and I received a nice amount without needing to order in bulk. It’s hard to find anise seeds in stores around here.”

"I make FIG ANISE BREAD and Birch & Meadow provides the best anise seed I can find."

"I wish I had known that anise seed gives licorice its flavor instead of licorice root. Now I have 5 pounds of licorice root that will just sit in my pantry!"

"I was very happy with this product. I used them to make cookies, and they turned out delicious."

"I bought these anise seeds for biscotti as a Christmas gift, and the pound bag is a great value."

"I wanted to make anise tea with these seeds, thinking it would be more economical, but the flavor was disappointing. It tasted awful."

"The seeds were fresh and surprisingly pungent. I used them in my rye bread instead of caraway seeds and was very pleased with the flavor."

"Unfortunately, the bag arrived with a big hole, and many seeds spilled out. That was very disappointing."

"I used it in my cookies, and they taste amazing, even better than the store-bought ones!"

"I needed it for a recipe, but I prefer the aroma and taste of fennel."