The bark is scraped off the tree ... Ceylon cinnamon (also known as Cinnamomum verum and true cinnamon) and cassia cinnamon (also known as Cinnamomum cassia and Chinese cinnamon).

It is made from the dried inner bark of a tree called Cinnamomum verum. Growing these trees is an investment. Farmers must wait four years after a tree is planted before they can begin harvesting.

Cinnamon is one of the most unique spices, created from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree. Known for its warm and woody flavor, cinnamon has many roles in cooking and baking. But cinnamon’s ...