Premium Grade Guangxi Smoked Cinnamon (Yan Gui) (3 oz)

Experience the authentic taste of traditional Chinese smoked cinnamon. Our Yan Gui is carefully harvested from mature cinnamon trees in Guangxi, then naturally smoked over aromatic pine wood using time-honored techniques. This process creates a unique spice with deep, complex flavors—balancing warm cinnamon sweetness with a subtle, clean smokiness that elevates both savory and sweet dishes.

What Makes Our Smoked Cinnamon Special:

✓ Traditional Pine-Wood Smoking: Each piece is naturally smoked to develop its signature flavor
✓ Whole Bark Selection: Thick, fragrant curls preserve maximum freshness
✓ Rich Layered Aroma: Warm cinnamon base with woody, smoky notes
✓ Direct from Guangxi Growers: Sourced from family producers in China's cinnamon heartland

Flavor Profile:

• Primary Notes: Warm cinnamon, woody depth

• Secondary Notes: Clean smoke, natural sweetness

• Mouthfeel: Smooth warmth without sharpness

• Aroma: Complex and lingering

Usage: 

• Chinese braised dishes (hong shao rou, beef stew)
• Rich broths and slow-cooked soups
• Five-spice blends and meat rubs
• Mulled beverages and spiced teas
• Baking (especially with dark chocolate or apple)

Preparation Tips:

1. For infusing: Add whole pieces during cooking, remove before serving

2. For grinding: Break into small pieces before milling

3. To enhance aroma: Lightly toast before using

Storage Guidance:
Keep in sealed container away from light and moisture. Whole bark maintains optimal flavor for 24+ months.

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Storage Tips

• ☀️ Whole quills: Keep in dark, airtight containers (lasts 3+ years)
  ⚡ Ground powder: Best within 6 months - grind as needed
  🌡️ Preservation: Freeze whole quills to extend oils' potency

Origin: Single-Origin: Sustainably harvested in Guangxi's cinnamon heartland

Net Weight: 3 ounces (85 grams)

Purity: No stems or filler - just whole first-grade quills