Basil 'Cinnamon' leaves can be used as a garnish and savoury element to raw dishes, soups, hot drinks.
Basil 'Cinnamon'
Herb
Origin
Mexico.
Fun fact
Basil 'Cinnamon' has even been grown in space. It was aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor and was also used on the International Space Station.
Taste Profile
Basil 'Cinnamon' has a spicy, fragrant aroma and flavour. It contains methyl cinnamate, giving it a flavour reminiscent of cinnamon.
Nutritional Highlights
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Benefits
Use
Classic use example
Basil 'Cinnamon' leaves can be steeped in water and sugar. Bring to boil to infuse and use this simple syrup for flavouring whipped creams or dessert.
Special use example
Fresh basil 'Cinnamon' leaves can be chopped for pie filling as an alternative to ground, dried cinnamon.
Pairings
Soups
Hot drinks
Desserts
How to harvest
Instructions:
●Remove the bigger plants from the bottom.
(Harvesting Style 3)
or
Cut the plants above the first node (starting from the bottom).
(Harvesting Style 1)
● Remove yellow and dead leaves.
Days until first harvest
Yield per Basket per Week
Storage
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