Quassia Chips Bitter Wood Bark Herb Tea 20g(0.70oz)-4.9kg(10.80lb) Quassia Amara Origin: Jamaica. Scientific Name:Quassia Amara. Bitterwood is a small tree also known as quasia. Bitterwood grows in humid climates, has a rigid hard trunk, bears purple lance-shaped flowers and long yellowish leaves. It owes its name to its extremely bitter taste. Indeed we can say that bitter wood is one of the bitter herbs we have tried. We use the bitter wood to make a drink, an infusion, and the resulting spirit is light blonde in color, with a soft subtle aroma and an incredibly, extremely bitter taste. We soak it in hot water for 5-10 minutes or boil it for 3 minutes and immediately the bitterness of its taste emerges. How to prepare it (preparation is done once a week): 1. Boil 30g of bittersweet bark in 3.7 liters of water for 15 minutes. (For added flavor, throw in 2-3 cinnamon sticks 2. Turn off the heat, and let the arch sit for an hour. 3. Strain, store in a bottle and refrigerate for later use. consumed hot or cold. Disclaimer: These statements and products have not been evaluated by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. If you have a health concern or condition, consult your doctor. Always consult a medical doctor before modifying your diet or using any new product.