Spicy

Cassia smells like cinnamon's spicier, more assertive cousin—imagine biting into a stick of cinnamon and getting an immediate jolt of warmth mixed with subtle sweetness and a faintly woody undertone. It's less refined than true cinnamon, with a sharper, almost peppery bite that catches at the back of your throat pleasantly. There's a honeyed quality lurking beneath the spice, reminiscent of warm mulled wine or Christmas biscuits fresh from the oven. Rather than delicate and sophisticated, cassia announces itself boldly and unapologetically.

Citrus