Cinnamon basil

As the name implies, Cinnamon Basil has a slight cinnamon-y taste to it. I wouldn’t start making cinnamon rolls with it, but there are certain savory dishes that it is a perfect compliment t…

If you are familiar with Mediterranean dishes, you will already know how enjoyable regular sweet basil — also known as Genovese basil — can be if you use it correctly. Cinnamon basil is a relative of

As the name implies, Cinnamon Basil has a slight cinnamon-y taste to it. I wouldn’t start making cinnamon rolls with it, but there are certain savory dishes that it is a perfect compliment t…

Thanks to its cinnamate compound, this basil variety is beneficial against diarrhoea, constipation, kidney problems, cough, headache and warts. The cinnamon flavour makes it a favourite in Thai and Italian cuisines.For maximum, and immediate benefit, a tea infusion using the herb is highly recommended: • 4 cups of water • 3 cups of cinnamon basil leaves • 4 bags of black tea • Thinly sliced orange • Honey to taste Boil the water, adding the basil leaves and teabags. A few minutes afte

I have a pot of cinnamon basils that are growing pretty well in my balcony. I find them much easier to grow than sweet basils. They are no...

Cinnamon basil is a type of basil cultivar containing the compound methyl cinnamate which is responsible for its vibrant aromatic cinnamon...

If you enjoy herbs and spices, combine the two and grow cinnamon basil (Ocimum basilicum), an herb that features the taste and aroma of basil with overtones of cinnamon. Like other types of basil, it grows outdoors as an annual in all parts of the United States, or you can grow it as a potted plant outdoors or indoors ...

I bet you already know some familiar basil types like sweet basil, Genovese basil, or Thai basil, but what about other varieties? They deserve some love

We did a detailed post on Cinnamon Basil back in 2013, however since that time I have discovered a number of new ideas for using it, so I thought I would share that as a Mini Herb of the Week. Cinnamon Basil has lovely purple edges and purple stems making it a joy to have in the garden from a visual stand point, then you have the cinnamon scent and this is just a bonus. The subtle cinnamon flavor with a hint of basil goes with both sweet and savory dishes. Cinnamon Basil Apple Spread 8 ounce…