Cinnamon is a spice that occurs in the form of sticks several centimeters long or powder with an intense sweet-spicy flavor. Star anise is also characterized by an interesting taste and smell. Like cinnamon it improves metabolism. Anise and cinnamon are extremely aromatic spices associated especially with Christmas pastries, such as gingerbread. They are also added to fruit and chocolate desserts, coffee, punch, mulled wine or hot chocolate. Both fragrant cinnamon sticks and charming anise stars can also serve a decorative function.
