You think that cinnamon is a spice that doesn't need any introduction, don’t you? But do you know Japanese cinnamon leaves powder? It's an even better version of the Ceylan cinnamon powder we all know and love. Until you have experienced it, the flavor of cinnamon leaves is hard to imagine, but once you’ve tried it, you’ll never forget the taste!

what’s in the pack?

You can enjoy a unique product that will remind you of lots of perfectly twisted and mixed flavors. 

The cinnamon leaves are harvested with care and love by our VIP (Very Important Producer) Nagaoka-san from the mountains of Wakayama, and are carefully dried and powdered so that the aroma does not blow away. Normal cinnamon is processed using the bark and roots, but in our garden, we process the leaves to make green cinnamon powder. Please enjoy its singular refreshing color, scent, and taste.

Speaking of which, the elegant three-veined cinnamon leaves taste spicier, punchier, and less sweet than the common cinnamon bark. Its powerful, spicy, and musky aroma has a full and round attack with a fruity nose full of strong clove and woody citrus notes. Compared to the common cinnamon powder, it’s a truly wonderful and versatile spice that will surely give a kick to your favorite recipes, and not just dessert.

perfect match

Cinnamon is a very popular spice worldwide, widely used for sweetness in the West, while in Eastern cuisine it is cooked with savory dishes, especially red meats and poultry. Cinnamon leaves powder is greener, cleaner, fresher, sharper, and so it will give a distinctive character to your dishes, both sweet and savory.

With a perfectly balanced flavor and a slightly salty, slightly sweet taste with a delicate aroma of cinnamon and pepper, this cinnamon leaves powder works like a charm with everything and we suggest you try it first in combination with apple, chocolate, or even chicken.

In your desserts and sweet dishes, add some to your pastry for cakes, your cookies, compotes, fruits, soft foods, creams, pies (apple or pear pie), yogurt, jams, rice pudding, well, in a word, in all your sweet preparations!

In your savory dishes, its subtle and bewitching fragrance will flavor while remaining very discreet! You can sprinkle it lightly in all your favorite fried, grilled, roasted meats preparations: beef, pork, lamb, duck, but first try out the combination of chicken/cinnamon leaves, they are truly made for each other! Cinnamon leaves pair well with cloves, green cardamom, black pepper if you want to make your own unbeatable spice mix.

Also, grilled vegetables, rice dishes, mixed salads, dressings, marinades, batter coatings, etc. will do wonders with this powder.

It also works great with your favorite teas or infusions and your hot drinks such as hot chocolate, chai tea, or mulled wine!

Lastly, you can replace your common cinnamon or your common black pepper in any recipe with this special organic cinnamon leaves powder to twist it with its unique taste.

Discover how to cook it perfectly on our « RECIPES » page. To try it is to love it! 

ready to spill the beans

For Japanese ramen master chef Matsunaga-san, cinnamon leaves are made for kara-age, the Japanese version of deep-fried chicken. Just a pinch of it and you will give the perfect twist to your recipe and will make your friends happy and enthusiastic to know your secret weapon!

For organic farmer Nagaoka-san, both gourmand and gourmet, the sharpness of cinnamon leaves powder will particularly fit will bakery recipes! His secret is the magic recipe of the cinnamon leaves bread, a lighter version of the yummy cinnamon roll. Try it absolutely!

Both chief and producer are proud to share recipes with their organic cinnamon leaves powder, from starters to dessert, in order to make the best use of its unique taste. Let yourself be guided and open the spice box to embark on a trip to Japan and its flavors! More on our « RECIPES » page.

good spice, good life

Cinnamon leaves are good for you! This premium spice is not only good for enhancing your favorite dish, but it’s also your body’s best buddy! Indeed, our powder has many health benefits and can be used to treat, or at least alleviate certain everyday ailments. A good reason, in addition to its taste, to try it!

Cultivated by organic farming, this spice is too an excellent source of fiber, essential for the proper functioning of intestinal transit. If you don't eat vegetables, eat cinnamon leaves! It is also one of the best antioxidants around. Its antioxidant properties are essential for good long-term health. Generally speaking, it is an anti-inflammatory, and stimulant of the immune system, therefore ideal for protecting against infections such as colds and flu-like conditions.

It is also a product of choice for a diet! Cinnamon leaves powder is a slimming ally of choice because it is a very effective appetite suppressant. Cinnamon stimulates the assimilation of sugars by cells thus limiting the accumulation of sugars in the blood. It is also a natural tonic with a strong stimulating action, which will give you a boost and stimulate your blood circulation, prevent or reduce inflammatory diseases such as rheumatism, osteoarthritis, and all disorders of this type. Cinnamon is an excellent digestive that helps in correct digestion and relieves digestive disorders, prevents nausea, and has a natural deworming action.

Truly your body’s best buddy, I am telling you!

And since we love green, all our products and packagings have an eco-friendly approach to resource management and environmental protection, in order to consider the complex interrelationships of an entire ecosystem. All-natural, pesticide-free, no colorings, no fillers, no additives, no msg, no preservatives, dried naturally, and prepared using traditional Japanese techniques, our products are 100% organic, 100% pure, 100% delicious!

Discover how we think green on our « CONCEPT » page. 

tips & tricks

Check our « TIPS » page to know more about spices conservation process!

You can also choose your spice to come in a typical and elegant Japanese origami packaging transporting you to Japan right from the first glance by checking our SPICE BOX products.

A question, an observation? Check out our « FAQ » section, and if you can't find an answer, then ask!

about

Ingredient : 100% japanese dried cinnamon leaves (from Wakayama prefecture).

Processed, sorted and packed in Japan.

Packed in food grade sealed flat pack (not resealable).

Net weight : 10g (0,35oz).

Country of origin : Japan.

Conditions and length of preservation: when sealed, store in a dry, cool place and away from the light. Once opened, store in the refrigerator, consume quickly.

After contact with the air, the color and taste of spices may change, but they remain edible.