Spices
Cinnamon Sticks
Cinnamon is the bark of trees in the genus Cinnamomum, an evergreen in the laurel family. It grows in the tropics and subtropics around the globe. Today, the vast majority of the world’s cinnamon grows in Indonesia, China, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka.
The Spice House carries three distinct varieties of cinnamon: Ceylon and two cassia varieties.
Our Ceylon cinnamon, called “true cinnamon,” is cultivated in Sri Lanka. It is the cinnamon you will encounter most frequently in Mexico and in Europe, adding a subtle, citrusy flavor to puddings, pastries, and poached fruit.
The first of our cassia varieties is Korintje cinnamon from Indonesia. Smooth and mellow, this is the cinnamon most bakers choose.
The second cassia variety is our Saigon cinnamon from Vietnam. It is, by far, the strongest and sweetest variety in our collection. Its sweet and spicy flavor is perfect in any recipe where cinnamon takes center stage.
Cinnamon sticks are called quills and they are the curled bark of the tree. And there any number of things an inventive cook can do with them!