Mulled Wine and Cider

Conveniently I found this after I tried it at Mundo.
mmmmmmm :)

MULLING MIX
Makes a 1/2 pint jar 1
5 cinnamon sticks (3" long)
15 whole star anise
30 cardamom pods
15 whole cloves

Arrange the cinnamon sticks upright around the inside walls of the jar. Fill the center with anise, cloves, and cardamom and seal.

Instructions:
Makes 1/2 gallon (or 7 servings)
1/2 gallon of wine or cider

Combine wine or cider with 3 cinnamon sticks, 3 star anise, 6 cardamom pods and 3 cloves from the jar of mix in a large saucepan. Heat until warm. Do not boil. Remove or strain spice before serving.