6 whole star anise pods
1 ½ teaspoon whole cloves (or 1 1/4 teaspoon ground)
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches long ) or two tablespoons ground
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns ( or sub 3 teaspoons regular peppercorns)
JB Chinese 5 Five Spice