Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a warm brown spice made from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees. It smells sweet and woody with gentle heat; ground cinnamon disperses easily into batters, rubs, and drinks, while sticks lend slow, steady flavor to stews, rice, and syrups. Typically sold as fine powder or rolled quills (sticks).\n\nCeylon cinnamon originates in Sri Lanka and southern India, while cassia types are native to China and Southeast Asia. Trade spread cinnamon across the Middle East and Europe, anchoring it in spice blends and baking from Levantine cuisines to Latin American sweets.