Whole cassia cinnamon buds 3–6 mm from China

Product description

Discover cinnamon buds as an aromatic alternative to classic ground cinnamon. These dried buds of the cassia cinnamon tree from China measure 3–6 mm, look a little like small cloves and release a warm, sweet, cinnamon-like aroma.

Thanks to gentle drying and careful grading, Biova offers evenly sized, whole cinnamon buds with consistent quality. The natural cinnamon buds are free from additives, and their uniform size makes them easy to dose precisely.

In both sweet and savoury recipes, the mild cinnamon buds add a delicate spice to pastries, desserts, hot drinks or braised dishes. They can be simmered whole and removed afterwards, or crushed in a mortar and used in spice blends as needed.

Origin

The cinnamon buds come from selected growing regions in China, where the warm, humid climate supports a well-balanced cassia aroma. Biova focuses on reliable origin and consistent quality of the brown buds.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The cinnamon buds are harvested shortly before they open, when the content of essential oils is particularly well balanced. They are then gently air-dried and sorted by size to ensure a grain size of around 3–6 mm.

Characteristics

Compared to ground cinnamon, whole cinnamon buds are milder, less dominant and keep their aroma for longer. They resemble cloves in appearance but differ in flavour. Biova pays attention to clean buds, an even colour and a size that is easy to dose.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the region in China, cassia cinnamon buds can vary slightly in intensity and oil content. The key factors are the harvest time and gentle drying; uniform grading makes them easier to use in spice blends and for grinding.

Taste & aroma

Cinnamon buds have a warm, cinnamon-like, subtly sweet fragrance without being overpowering. On the palate they offer a fine spice with a typical cassia note, milder than classic cinnamon, making them suitable for both sweet and savoury dishes.

Suggested uses

• Simmer whole in compote, rice pudding, punch or mulled wine, then remove easily
• To flavour Christmas baking, desserts and cakes, used whole or crushed in a mortar
• As an aromatic component in curries, Middle Eastern spice blends and braised dishes

Product specification

• Country of origin: China
• Grain size: whole buds, approx. 3–6 mm
• Colour: brown