Organic Cassia Cinnamon

Cassia cinnamon is also called Chinese cinnamon and comes from Indonesia. Cinnamon is obtained from the dried bark of the evergreen cinnamon tree. After the rainy season, the bark becomes softer and is then harvested. The bark is dried in the sun as it rolls up into its typical shape. Unlike Ceylon cinnamon, Cassia cinnamon sticks consist of a single layer of thicker rolled cinnamon.

Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) and true cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum) are from the same botanical family. Only a trained eye can discern external differences. But the flavor of the two differs greatly: Cassia has a stronger, sweeter aroma and is preferred in kitchens around the world. It contains more coumarin than Ceylon cinnamon and has a more intense taste. We offer both types of organically grown cinnamon.

Wonderful in the kitchen, cinnamon with its warm, sweet flavors will enhance your desserts (apples, pears, compotes, chocolates, cream pies, pancakes) as well as your savory dishes (tajines, stews, Indian-style vegetables).

Our tip Cinnamon (with cloves and cardamom) is perfect in oriental teas.