Is Cinnamon a Root, Bark or What?

Cinnamon sticks are made from the rolled bark of one of a variety of tropical cinnamomun trees that belong to the Laurel family.

If you are a cinnamon lover, try grinding your own. Ground cinnamon will lose its flavor pretty quickly, within a few months; but cinnamon sticks can retain good flavor for a year or more.

In order to get the best cinnamon flavor, buy sticks and grind them in a