Cinnamon is a spice made from the dried inner bark of a tree that is
native to Indian and Sri Lanka. Like other aromatic spices from Asia,
cinnamon played a significant role in the spice trade and the expansion
of global cultures, as well as the world map.
The warm, spicy-sweet flavor of cinnamon makes the spice a popular
baking spice and beverage flavoring agent. The cut and sifted bark, or
cinnamon “chips,” can be combined with fresh coffee grounds for an
exotic morning brew. Similarly, cinnamon chips lend spice to hot or iced
teas.