Fun to use in mulled cider or teas as a stir stick. Also an aromatic to a holiday potpourri. Korintje translates as “thick quill” and is judged for quality based on the part of the tree that is harvested (trunk vs. branch) and on the length of the bark peeled from the tree. The most commonly found cinnamon in American kitchens is Indonesian cassia. It is sourced from higher elevations and is harvested a bit earlier than Chinese and Vietnamese cinnamons. Cinnamon is one of the world's most popular spices and comes from the bark of an evergreen tree.