Herb
Cinnamon Basil
B tier
Cinnamon basil smells of cinnamate spices—warm, sweet-spicy leaves for teas, fruit salads, and creative desserts more than savory Italian sauces. Infuse cream or sugar syrups; pair with stone fruit. Savoury use with pork or squash in fusion menus. Distinct chemistry from Thai anise basil.
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ChoppedDriedFreshGarnishInfusedPestoTorn
Traits
AromaticCinnamate ScentCinnamonMexican Spice NotesSpecialtySpicy SweetTeaWarm
History
MX
Cinnamon-scented basils appeared in Mexican and specialty gardens.
US herb farms named and sold cinnamon basil widely.
Tea blends included cinnamon basil leaves.
Dessert chefs revived cinnamon basil as a plating herb.