Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks
Not all cinnamon is created equal, and Ceylon cinnamon — sometimes called true cinnamon — is in a different league from the common Cassia variety found in most grocery stores. Ceylon cinnamon is lighter, sweeter, and more complex, with delicate floral notes that make it ideal for tea. It is also lower in coumarin, a compound found in high concentrations in Cassia that can be problematic in large amounts. For iced tea, a single Ceylon cinnamon stick added to your brew (hot or cold) imparts a warm, sweet spice that works beautifully with apple, peach, chai, and black tea bases. You can also simmer a stick in simple syrup to make a cinnamon syrup that keeps in the fridge for weeks. Whole sticks are far more flavourful than ground cinnamon for tea purposes, and they can often be reused two or three times before their flavour fades. Look for tightly rolled, thin-layered sticks — that is the hallmark of genuine Ceylon.
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