Australian Native | Spray-Free
About
Our Aniseed Myrtle Flakes are the dried, flaked leaf of the Australian native tree Syzygium anisatum, loved for a sweet, aromatic, licorice-like flavour. Use them in tea, baking, sauces and savoury cooking. Grown spray-free in Australia (not certified organic), they are available from 50g to 1kg for retail and wholesale customers. As always, it's advisable to consult with healthcare professionals for personalised guidance on health concerns.
Directions of Use
Aniseed myrtle is a strongly flavoured native leaf, so start small and adjust to taste.
1. Tea or infusion: Add about 1 teaspoon of flakes to a cup of just-boiled water and steep for 5-10 minutes, then strain.
2. Baking: Mix a pinch to half a teaspoon into biscuit, cake or shortbread mixes for a gentle licorice note.
3. Savoury cooking: Add to soups, sauces, marinades, rubs or seafood dishes, or infuse in cream, milk or syrups and strain.
Specifications
| Botanical: | Syzygium anisatum |
| Origin: | Australia |
| Organoleptic Statement: | Aromatic, with a sweet, licorice-like flavour |
| Ingredient Declaration: | 100% Aniseed Myrtle Flakes (Syzygium anisatum) |
| Shelf Life: | 2+ years dependent upon storage conditions |
| Packaging: | Packaged in food-safe, recyclable or biodegradable materials |
| Processing: | This product has undergone freeze treatment to reduce the risk of insect contamination |
| Allergen Summary Statement: | No known allergens. Trace elements may be present - check with HC for more details if required. |
| | The Herbal Connection makes no Allergen Free claims. |
Store below 23 °C in a dark location, ideally in an airtight container.
The Herbal Connection is a family-run Australian business committed to premium, certified organic ingredients for wholesale and retail customers.
Disclaimer: This product is sold as a food only.
Aniseed Myrtle Flakes - FAQs
Flavour, uses and the answers customers ask most
Aniseed myrtle flakes are an Australian native bush spice with a sweet, licorice-like flavour, used in tea, baking and cooking.
What is aniseed myrtle?
Aniseed myrtle is an Australian native rainforest tree, Syzygium anisatum, whose leaves are dried and used as a flavouring. It is also sold under the older name Backhousia anisata, so you may see either name. This product is the dried, flaked leaf.
What does aniseed myrtle taste like?
It has a sweet, aromatic flavour often compared to licorice or aniseed, with a gentle, slightly herbal finish. The aroma is strong, so a small amount goes a long way.
How do you use aniseed myrtle flakes?
Use them in tea, baking (biscuits, cakes, shortbread), savoury cooking (soups, sauces, marinades, rubs, seafood) or infused into cream, milk and syrups, then strained. Start with a pinch to half a teaspoon in a recipe and adjust to taste.
How do I make aniseed myrtle tea?
Add about 1 teaspoon of flakes to a cup of just-boiled water, steep for 5-10 minutes and strain. Steep longer for a stronger cup, or blend with other herbs or black tea.
What is aniseed myrtle used for, and what are its benefits?
Aniseed myrtle is mainly used as a flavouring in teas, baking and cooking. Some people also enjoy it as a warm herbal tea after meals, and it has long been used as an Australian bush food, but research on its effects is limited. This product is sold as a food only. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, check with a healthcare professional first.
How is aniseed myrtle different from lemon myrtle or aniseed?
Lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is a different native leaf with a bright, citrus flavour, while aniseed myrtle is sweet and licorice-like. Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) is an unrelated seed spice, although the flavours are similar.
Is this a plant, tree, seed or essential oil?
No. This is a dried, flaked leaf for culinary use, not a live plant, tree, seeds or an essential oil. Essential oils are far more concentrated and should not be swallowed.
Is your aniseed myrtle organic, and where is it from?
It is grown spray-free in Australia. It is not certified organic, and we make no certified organic claim for this product.
What sizes are available, and how should I store it?
Aniseed myrtle flakes are available in 50g, 250g, 500g and 1kg packs, with wholesale customers welcome. Store below 23 °C in a dark place, ideally in an airtight container, for a shelf life of 2+ years depending on storage conditions.
