Cassia cinnamon powder is one of the most popular and frequently used spices in the world. Our organic Cinnamomum burmanni powder features a deep, sweet, rich flavor and makes an excellent addition to baked goods, hot cereal, coffee, hot chocolate, and other beverages. Ground cinnamon can also be used cosmetically to make natural foundations and bronzers.
Cinnamon was utilized extensively thousands of years ago and is still popular today. Enjoyed since ancient times, cinnamon was mentioned in ancient Egyptian texts, the Bible, and was widely traded thousands of years ago in Europe and in Asia by Arab spice traders. Its scent is uniquely warming, uplifting, and stimulating, and its flavor sweet and delicious, hence the flavor and aroma have been utilized in countless confectionaries, baked goods, perfumes, cosmetics, beverages, and cordials.
Cinnamomum aromaticum is native to China, growing wild in the southern mountains, whereas C. burmannii is native to Indonesia. C. burmannii has smooth branches, aromatic bark and leaves, and glossy, green alternate leaves.
