Use a kitchen weighing scale to precisely measure each ingredient according to the recipe's recommended quantities: 20g Star anise, 5g Chinese cinnamon, 15g Fennel seeds, 12g Szechuan peppercorns, 1.5g Cloves, 3g Bay leaves

Break the star anise and cinnamon into smaller pieces.

Put the bits of star anise and cinnamon into a pan and toast for 1 to 2 minutes.

Then, add fennel seeds, Szechuan peppercorns, cloves, and bay leaves into the pan and toast for an additional 10 minutes on low heat.

When toasting the ingredients, stir continuously to avoid burning them.

Next, turn off the heat and let it cool on a plate or container.

Once the ingredients are cool and dry, place all the ingredients in a spice grinder and grind until you are left with fine powder.

Store it in an airtight spice jar or container and start cooking your favorite dishes with it.