Cinnamon comes from the bark of a tree that grows in the tropical
regions of Asia and the Middle East. As one of the most widely used
spices in the world, cinnamon is a common flavoring in many foods and
beverages. In North America and Europe, cinnamon is best known as a
making spice. In India, Vietnam, Thailand and China, cinnamon is used as
a seasoning for many kinds of foods and is also used to produce
ceremonial oils and incense.
These long cinnamon sticks, or quills as they are technically known, are ideal for
using whole in braised foods and simmering beverages from which they
will be retrieved before serving. These sticks also lend a fragrant and
decorative touch to potpourri mixes, custom tea blends and floral
crafts.
