Cigarette Cassia Cinnamon: Premium Product from Vietnam

For a long time, Vietnam has been a major producer of cassia cinnamon. There are many kinds of cassia cinnamon, in which Cigarette cassia cinnamon is one of the popular forms. Here’s the information you need to know about Cigarette cassia cinnamon from Vietnam.

1. How to process high-quality Yen Bai Cassia

Step 1 – Harvesting: The cassia cinnamon tree is ready for harvesting 8-10 years after planting, however, 15 years is ideal for the best quality. Farmers will cut off branches and fall the entire tree. Farmers typically harvest cinnamon twice a year, right after the rainy season, as humidity causes the bark to peel off more easily.

Step 2 – Processing: Manual processing can account for up to 60% of the total cost of cinnamon production. Using a sharp knife, skilled workers peel the rough outer bark away to reveal the soft inner bark inside. Different final products will require additional steps during the cinnamon production process.

Step 3 – Drying: The removed barks, known as quills. These parts will be dried in the shade for four to five days to prevent them from losing shape. Later, they will be exposed to sunlight until completely dry.

Step 4 – Grading: Inside factories, workers grade cinnamon based on its thickness, appearance, and essential oil content.

Step 5 – Cutting & Grinding: Cut cinnamon bark to appropriate lengths for different types. For example, tube cinnamon measures 30 to 45 centimeters long, whereas cigarette cinnamon measures only 8 to 10 centimeters. In cases where the final product is powder form, the barks will be ground into a fine powder.

There are many kinds of cassia such as whole tube, split, stick, cigarette, broken, pressed…

Step 6 – Packing: Pack cinnamon quills in moisture-proof bags or carton boxes to prevent breakage.

2. What is Cigarette Cassia Cinnamon?

Cigarette cassia cinnamon has thick skin and a rich, dark red-brown color. It’s made from stick cinnamon cassia by cutting in to rolls with a length of 6 – 20cm and a diameter of 1.5 – 2cm. Its little rolls resemble cigarettes, therefore it as it name as cigarette cassia. Vietnamese cassia cinnamon is famous for its potent flavor and high oil content, which explains why the flavor is rich, strong, and spicy. Cigarette cinnamon is a popular spice that people can use for various everyday applications. People regard it as a very promising industry.

Here are the specifications for Vietnamese cigarette cassia cinnamon.

• Place of Origin: Yen Bai, Vietnam
• Size: 6-20 cm
• Taste: Spicy, Tasty
• Color: Brownish Yellow
• Moisture: 13%Max
• Packing: mesh bag/ PP bag

Why Choose Vietnamese Cigarette Cassia?

High quality: Vietnamese cassia is famous for its high quality and consistent flavor.  

Strong flavor: Cassia cinnamon retains its full flavor and aroma, making it ideal for cooking or making oil or powder.

Health benefits: Cassia cinnamon offers several health benefits, including improving blood sugar control, reducing inflammation, and antioxidant effects.

About us

Havigo Company Limited operates in the field of agricultural export. We wish to bring high-quality Vietnamese agricultural products such as spices, rice, beans, and fruits… to the world. We supply you with high-quality products at the best price. If you find interested in importing premium Cigarette Cassia, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for better support via WhatsApp: +84 979 58 58 56.