Cinnamon grade: H2-FAQ Cinnamon

The cinnamon bark is derived from the Cinnamomum Verum tree. Sri Lankan cinnamon sticks, while less common and more expensive, are favored by pastry chefs in Europe for their soft, delicate, and clean cinnamon flavor. The main difference between Ceylon cinnamon quills and Cassia cinnamon sticks is that the Ceylon variety is filled like a fine cigar. The flesh is soft and brittle and easily broken by hand, whereas Cassia cinnamon or Cassia bark is hardier and woodier and does not break easily.