Cinnamon, Ceylon, Bark

Did you know there are actually two main types of cinnamon? You're probably familiar with the one commonly found on supermarket shelves called cassia cinnamon. Cassia has a bigger more intense and singular flavor. And then there's the less common type called Ceylon cinnamon. The special stuff. The crème de la cinnamon. Some call it true cinnamon or Mexican cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon is the one that many bakers and chefs seek out. It's the variety we've sourced for you. So what's the difference? Both are harvested from the inner bark of evergreen trees. But the two varieties are grown in different countries and have different chemical compounds. Then there's the taste. Someone said that tasting Ceylon cinnamon is like listening to your favorite vinyl record on a $4,000 stereo system, while Cassia cinnamon is like listening to an mp3 version in the car. I don't have a stereo like that, but I can imagine.  With Ceylon cinnamon you will notice nuance - lighter, brighter citrus and floral no