Hibiscus Orange Poached Pears

Name: Hibiscus Orange Poached Pears
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: INGREDIENTS; 4 to 6 pears, preferably firm, not too ripe; 4 tablespoons hibiscus tea (or teabags); 2 cups water; 3 orange peels or 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, about 2 to 3 medium oranges; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or 3 tablespoons of sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, or 1/2 vanilla pod, beans scraped; 2 star anises