Guangxi Cassia Bark Strips (Cinnamomum cassia) — 500g Dried Spice for Soups & Braises
$6.70
Description
Guangxi Cassia Bark Strips (Cinnamomum cassia) are the dried inner bark of a warm, aromatic tree known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Guì Pí (桂皮). Grown in Guangxi and prized for centuries as a warming, yang-supporting spice, cassia bark has been used to invigorate the blood, disperse cold, and bring warmth to the middle burner. Its nature is pungent, sweet, and greatly warming, making it a robust yet comforting herb for enriching soups, braises, and slow-simmered broths.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional warming food herb
- Dried cassia bark strips from Guangxi
- Cinnamomum cassia
- Ideal for soups, braises, and marinades
- 500g sealed pouch, 2-year shelf life
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully cut and dried to preserve its reddish-brown color, firm layered texture, and intense sweet-spicy aroma. When simmered, the strips release a deep, warm fragrance with notes of caramel and wood, lending a rounded sweetness and gentle heat to broths without turning bitter.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Spice Bark |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Gui Pi (Cassia Bark) |
| Botanical Name | Cinnamomum cassia |
| Origin | Guangxi, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Braised meat and poultry
- Marinades and pickling brines
- Spice blends for stews
- Slow-cooked medicinal food packs
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, cassia bark is added to soups, braises, and congee to warm the body and support digestion during cold seasons. It is a common ingredient in winter stews, where it pairs with star anise, fennel, and clove. As a daily tea, it is simmered alone or blended with ginger and jujube for a warming, gently sweet infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Gui Pi?
A: Gui Pi is the common Chinese name for dried cassia bark, the inner bark of Cinnamomum cassia. It is a traditional warming spice used in soups, braises, and teas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of cassia bark?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, cassia bark is associated with warming the middle, dispersing cold, and invigorating the blood. It is often used in soups and braises for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried cassia bark strips?
A: Rinse the strips and simmer them with soup or braise ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Cinnamon silk 0 5kg, Cinnamon powder 0 5kg |
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