Cinnamon Stick Tea Rou Gui 500g Dried Cassia Bark for Herbal Tea and Culinary Spice

Cinnamon Stick Tea, known in TCM as Rou Gui (肉桂), is cut from the dried inner bark of Cinnamomum cassia. These aromatic bark strips are a classic warming herb in traditional Chinese practice, valued for their sweet pungent flavor and warming nature. In TCM theory, Rou Gui is associated with the kidney, spleen, heart, and liver channels. Enjoy as a simmered tea, decoction ingredient, or culinary spice.

Key Selling Points

• Dried cassia bark strips cut from Cinnamomum cassia, a classic TCM warming herb
• Known in TCM as Rou Gui (肉桂), traditionally associated with warming the body
• Sweet pungent aroma and flavor suitable for both herbal tea and cooking
• Generous 500g bag, ideal for regular tea brewing, decoctions, and spice blends
• Sourced from Guangxi, a well-known region for Chinese cassia production

Quality & Sensory

The bark strips typically show a reddish-brown color with a slightly curled, woody texture. They carry a warm, sweet, and spicy aroma, and when simmered or steeped they release a comforting sweet pungent taste with gentle heat.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a warming cinnamon tea on its own or with ginger and red dates
• Add to herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Use as a spice for braised dishes, stews, and marinades
• Infuse into mulled drinks, desserts, and seasonal baked goods

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Rou Gui is traditionally used to support warming yang and dispelling internal cold, and it is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas and home-style decoctions. It is commonly paired with herbs such as dried ginger and aconite in warming blends, or simmered with red dates and longan for a comforting cold-season drink. In the kitchen it is a staple spice for braising and slow-cooked dishes.

FAQ Q&A