Cinnamomum cassia Cinnamomum cassia Cinnamomum cassia, called Chinese cassia or Chinese cinnamon, is an evergreen tree originating in southern China, and widely cultivated there and elsewhere in southern and eastern Asia (India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam). It is one of several species of "Cinnamomum" used primarily for their aromatic bark, which is used as a spice. In the United States, Chinese cassia is the most common type of cinnamon used. The buds are also used as a spice, especially in India, and were once used by the ancient Romans. The tree grows to tall, with greyish bark and hard,
A Touch of Spice A Touch of Spice A Touch of Spice (Greek: "Πολίτικη Κουζίνα/Politiki Kouzina)" is a 2003 Greek film directed by Tassos Boulmetis and starring Georges Corraface as the character of the adult Fanis Iakovides. The character of Fanis Iakovides as a child is played by Markos Osse and the supporting role of Fanis's grandfather, Vassilis, is played by Tassos Bandis. The original Greek title is "Πολίτικη Κουζίνα (Politiki Kouzina)" which means "Cuisine of the City" and refers to the Cuisine of Constantinople. However, in the film's promotional material , the word "Politiki" of the title is depicted in capital letters, therefore