CASSIA CINNAMON, organic

Our Organic Cassia Cinnamon Powder boasts a vibrant, spicy sweetness thanks to its rich 4% oil content. Ground from the finest cassia bark, this premium spice infuses your cooking with a depth of flavour and warmth. Certified organic, it's the perfect choice for adding a cinnamon touch to your dishes.

Origin: Vietnam 

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum Cassia

Cooking Ideas:

• Sprinkle Cassia Cinnamon over your morning toast or yogurt for a quick, flavorful upgrade. This effortless touch adds a spicy-sweet warmth, perfectly pairing with your simplest breakfast staples for an aromatic start to your day.
• Reinvent your favourite stew with a spoonful of Cassia Cinnamon. This spice's rich warmth and captivating flavour adds a novel twist to this beloved comfort dish.
• Transform your daily coffee ritual by adding a pinch of Cassia Cinnamon to the grounds before brewing. This simple act infuses your coffee with a subtle, spicy warmth, creating an enchanting, aromatic experience.

Lucky Spice Flavour Chart:

Heat Level ✹ 1/10 ✹ There's a slight warmth to it, not in the sense of spicy heat, but a gentle warming quality perfect for desserts and drinks.

Sweet ✹ 7/10 ✹ Its natural sweetness is pronounced, making it a favourite for adding a sweetness to dishes and baking.

Bitter ✹ 3/10 ✹ There's a mild bitterness, which balances its overall flavour profile, especially in complex spice mixes.

Savoury ✹ 0/10 ✹ Vietnamese cinnamon is not used for its savoury qualities and has minimal presence in this category.

Umami ✹ 0/10 ✹ Similar to savoury, it doesn't contribute to the umami profile of dishes.

Citrus ✹ 0/10 ✹ Does not have citrus notes, focusing more on warmth and sweetness.

Brightness ✹ 2/10 ✹ While not inherently bright, it can lift dishes when paired with lighter flavours.

Smoky ✹ 0/10 ✹ This spice does not have smoky qualities.

Earthy ✹ 6/10 ✹ Its oil content gives it a deep, resonant earthiness uncommon in other varieties.

Complexity ✹ 8/10 ✹ The high oil content adds layers of flavour that unfold beautifully, making it highly complex for a single spice.

Fun Fact: Vietnamese Cassia Cinnamon is sometimes referred to as "Saigon cinnamon," a nod to the city's historical importance as a trading hub. Legend has it that in ancient Vietnam, this cinnamon was believed to bring prosperity and protection to homes. Families would often keep a stick of cassia cinnamon near their entrance as a talisman to ward off evil spirits and attract good fortune.