Cinnamon Sticks

Pillai’s Cinnamon sticks (cassia) are a spice made from the bark of the cinnamon tree. Cinnamon has a warm, sweet flavour and a pungent aroma. It is most often used in baked goods, desserts, and drinks; cinnamon is also used in savoury dishes in some types of cuisine. Ground cinnamon can be added before cooking or baking, as it will maintain its flavour and aroma. When flavouring drinks, a cinnamon stick can add flavour without overpowering the other ingredients. Sprinkle of ground cinnamon can be used to top a hot drink such as hot chocolate, mocha, or latte. Although it is often used to flavour sweet foods, it can also lend warmth and flavour to savoury meat and curry dishes.