Cassia Bark (Cinnamomum cassia) is a bold, intensely aromatic spice known for its familiar warm cinnamon flavor, natural sweetness, and spicy finish. Compared with the more delicate character of true Ceylon cinnamon, cassia generally delivers a stronger, richer cinnamon profile that stands up particularly well in botanical blends and spirit infusions.

Whole cassia bark is an excellent choice for spiced rum, whiskey, botanical spirits, liqueurs, bitters, and other specialty infusions. Its powerful aroma means that even a relatively small amount can add noticeable warmth, sweetness, and spice to a recipe.

Cassia pairs especially well with orange peel, vanilla, cloves, allspice, star anise, cardamom, coriander, ginger, nutmeg, and other warming spices. It can be used whole, broken into smaller pieces, or incorporated into a custom botanical blend depending on the application.

Common Uses:

• Spiced rum and whiskey recipes
• Botanical spirit infusions
• Liqueurs and bitters
• Mulled wine and cider
• Herbal and spice blends
• Teas and hot beverages
• Syrups and extracts
• Baking and culinary preparations

Flavor & Aroma: Bold cinnamon, warm, woody, naturally sweet, spicy, and intensely aromatic.

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassia

Sold as whole dried cassia bark. Because cassia is a natural agricultural product, the size, thickness, shape, and color of individual pieces may vary.

For botanical spirits and infusions, cassia can become quite powerful with extended contact time, so starting with a modest amount and adjusting to taste is recommended.