Anijsmelk

Anijsmelk is an old Dutch drink consisting of hot milk, anise seed, and sugar. It is traditionally njoyed as a nightcap because the warmth of the milk and the calming qualities of star anise have relaxing effects and promote sleep. The drink can be made from scratch by soaking star anise in warm, sweetened milk, but nowadays it is also common to use pre-packed powders or anijsblokjes—anise-flavored tablets that are only dissolved in hot milk.