Cinchona Bark, Dried Herb, 1 oz., Thee Olde Apothecary

Description

• NATURAL SOURCE OF QUININE: Cinchona Bark is historically renowned as the natural source of quinine, traditionally valued for supporting digestion and vitality with its naturally bitter compounds.
• VERSATILE PREPARATION: Simmer 12 tsp per 8 oz. of water for 1015 minutes to create a decoction, perfect for traditional herbal practices.
• COCKTAIL ESSENTIAL: Classic ingredient in tonic water and aperitifs, this 1 oz. package allows you to infuse into syrups or tinctures for use in bitters and tonics.
• HOMEMADE TONIC: Blend with citrus peel, spices, and sugar to create authentic homemade tonic water, elevating your beverage crafting experience.
• HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Once so highly prized it was called the "fever tree," Cinchona bark's discovery shaped global trade, colonial history, and cocktail culture through gin and tonic.

Discover the historical treasure of Cinchona Bark from Thee Olde Apothecary. This 1 oz. package contains dried Cinchona officinalis bark, renowned as the natural source of quinine and celebrated for its distinctive bitter, earthy profile. Prized in herbal traditions for supporting digestion and vitality, this versatile bark can be simmered into decoctions, infused into syrups, or blended with citrus and spices to create homemade tonic water. Once so valuable it earned the nickname 'fever tree,' Cinchona bark has shaped global trade history and remains a classic ingredient in cocktail culture, particularly in tonic water, bitters, and aperitifs. Whether you're crafting artisanal beverages or exploring traditional herbal practices, this premium bark delivers authentic flavor and character to your creations.

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