Cinnamon has many species that differ in smell, taste
and color depending upon the native area or land but the
important one are Cinnamomum zeylanicum,
Cinnamomum cassia. Cinnamomum zeylanicum is
known as Ceylon cinnamon or true cinnamon while
cassia is the Chinese specie, both are relatively similar
in characteristics and both feature a fragrant, sweet and
warm taste, the flavor of the Ceylon variety is more
refined and subtle. (Grieve, 1971).