NAME: Cinnamomum burmanii

FAMILY: Lauraceae

ORIGIN: Indonesia

APPEARANCE: sticks of woody structure and brown in color

TASTE: woody, reminiscent of cinnamon

HEALING POWERS: a natural remedy for pain, depression, inflammation, viral infections

PART OF PLANT: bark

PROCESSING METHOD: When the Cassia Vera tree is 2 years old, the bark peels off the stem and is then cut into sticks which are then dried

COOKERY: 

• used for meat dishes, cakes, ice creams and other sweets

CATERING/HOSPITALITY: 

• as a seasoning for hot and cold cocktails, most commonly punch, tea and mulled /spiked wine
• goes great with dehydrated apples, pears and oranges as well as with chocolate and coffee combinations

• dark, dry place at room temperature
• shelf life: 24 months