Getting Started
Cinnamon is one of the few spices that makes you feel warm and cozy. Its sweet, woody smell has been in kitchens and apothecaries for thousands of years, making it one of the most popular and useful spices in the world. At Bitepep, we bring you the best cinnamon, carefully chosen from the best bark to give you all of its flavor and health benefits.
In this blog, we’ll look at the interesting history of cinnamon, the health benefits that have been shown by science, and the various ways this spice can make both sweet and savory dishes taste better.
What Makes Bitepep’s Cinnamon Better
There are different kinds of cinnamon. A lot of commercial kinds have additives or cassia bark of poor grade. Bitepep promises:
- This is 100% pure Ceylon cinnamon, sometimes known as “true cinnamon,” from Sri Lanka. It is softer, sweeter, and safer to use every day than regular cassia.
- Hand-harvested inner bark at its most potent for the best flavor and benefits without coumarin
- A slow process of drying in the sun that keeps fragile volatile oils safe
We only sell cinnamon that comes as sticks (quills) or freshly ground powder. It is never irradiated or mixed with cheap replacements.
A Spice That Changed the Worldpatience
Cinnamon has a long history that goes back to many places and times:
- Used in embalming and as a luxury scent in ancient Egypt
- Roman Empire: worth 15 times its weight in silver—emperor Nero burnt a year’s worth at his wife’s burial
- The spice trade’s “red gold” that started expedition trips in the Middle Ages
- Traditional medicine is at the heart of Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and European herbalism.
Science has now proven why this spice was so popular: its components have amazing effects on metabolism and brain function.
The Sweet Science of How Cinnamon Helps
Cinnamaldehyde and polyphenols are what make cinnamon so special:
✔ Balance Blood Sugar: Makes insulin work better (1/2 tsp a day shows results)
Heart Health: Lowers triglycerides and LDL cholesterol
✔ Anti-Inflammatory: In some studies, it works as well as ibuprofen.
✔ Brain Boost: It helps memory and protects the brain.
✔ Natural Preservative—Fights foodborne germs with its antimicrobial properties
Important: Ceylon cinnamon has very little coumarin (a liver toxin found in cassia), thus it’s safer to use every day.
Cinnamon in Foods Around the World: More Than Just Toast
This flavor goes beyond cultural boundaries:
- Mexican: Important for mole and chocolate drinks
- Middle Eastern: Great in baharat mixes and lamb meals
- Indian: The base note in biryanis and garam masala
- Nordic—used with cardamom in pastries like kanelbullar
- Modern Wellness makes coffee, smoothies, and cereal taste better.
Pro Tip: To make the flavor of cinnamon less strong, add it early in the cooking process. To make the smell stronger, add it fresh at the end.
Bitepep’s promise to source ethically
We make sure:
🌿 Direct commerce with Sri Lankan farmers who use sustainable harvesting methods
🌿 Processing without chemicals from bark to package
🌿 Shipping that doesn’t add carbon to the air to protect cinnamon’s future
Every purchase helps farming communities that have been there for a long time.
Getting the Most Out of Cinnamon Storage:
Store sticks and powder in glass that doesn’t let in air and light (powder stays fresh for six months).
To keep additional sticks for a long time, freeze them.
How to use:
For sweet dishes, use 1/2 to 1 tsp per cup of flour or liquid.
Savory Uses: 1/4 tsp makes meats and stews taste better.
Health: 1/2 teaspoon per day in teas, tonics, or with honey
Warning: If you take blood thinners, you should talk to your doctor before taking a lot of this.
In the end, a spice that keeps giving
Cinnamon is the perfect combination of pleasure and function in nature. It is a spice that pleases the senses and nourishes the body. You’re getting the same high-quality Ceylon cinnamon that kings and explorers used to use with Bitepep.
Bitepep’s Cinnamon will show you the difference. Check out our blog for creative ideas on how to include this ancient superfood to your daily life.
Connect with BitePep – Importers & Buyers Welcome!
If you’re interested in bulk orders or business collaborations, feel free to reach out:
📧 Email: info@bitepep.com
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +91 7012 1 909 45
