Instructions: Fold cheesecloth into a double layer, and cut twelve 6- by 6-inch squares. In each square, put 3 allspice berries, 2 cinnamon pieces, 2 cloves, 1 cardamom pod, 1 piece ginger, 1 piece orange peel, 1 star anise, and 1/2 bay leaf. Gather the cheesecloth around spices to create a pouch. Tie the pouch up in a knot then add a bow made with kitchen twine.

This recipe yields 12 pouches.

Yield: 12 pouches

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