This sweet spice mix consists of licorice, cinnamon, and star anise. Use licorice, for example, by letting it simmer in soups and broths or to make tea. You can also use it, as in Western cuisine, in desserts or sauces. Cinnamon is ideal as a flavor enhancer in sweet or Eastern dishes. Star anise has a sweet and warm flavor. You can use it whole as an addition to dishes, but you can also grind it into powder.