What is Cassia?
Cinnamon is an extremely popular spice from the peeled or powdered bark of the cassia or cinnamon tree. The color of the spice is a warm brown tone. The taste is sweet, spicy without heat, and a hint savory, with a similar smell. Cinnamon has a warm quality in both taste and scent. It is used across the world in curries, American desserts and a multitude of dishes. It tends to have a taste and smell that draws you towards it.