Each blend swaps black pepper for a different bright fruit note
a Miami-based brand that has been supplying Cuban kitchens since the exile generation rebuilt their pantries in South Florida
An 11-inch blue party plate printed with "Welcome to my Cuban party" — a tongue-in-cheek serving piece for the host who leans into the cliché on purpose
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Star Anise Badia / Anis estrellado Badia 7 oz. cubano Each blend swaps black pepperBadia star anise ans estrellado is the whole, dried, star shaped pod with a sweet, licorice forward flavor used across Cuban, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern kitchens. Common Uses: simmered into black bean pots for depth, infused into syrups for flan and arroz con leche, dropped into braising liquid for pork and oxtail, steeped into caf style aguas and mulled drinks, and used in baking spice blends. Pantry Role: base seasoning, baking staple. Common In: