Organic Cinnamon Powder, cassia

General Information

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassia

Certified Organic

Origin: Vietnam / Indonesia

Production

Cinnamon (cassia) is widely cultivated in tropical or subtropical areas throughout Asia. Once harvested, the bark curls up into quills when left to dry.

Qualities

Cinnamon has had many medicinal and culinary uses throughout history. It is believed to support the respiratory, nervous, circulatory, urinary, and reproductive systems.

Common use

The taste and scent of cinnamon is warming, uplifting and stimulating, with a sweet and delicious flavor. In powder form, it can be used in oatmeal, cereal, baked goods, smoothies, extracts, and capsules. As chips, it is most commonly used in tea blends such as chai, and as sticks, it is often added to flavor beverages or fruit stews during the cooking process and then removed before serving. Its appealing flavor makes it a staple in almost every spice cabinet.