Cinnamon Basil

Cinnamon Basil, sometimes called Mexican Spice basil, is an aromatic basil variety originating from Mexico and known for its warm, spicy cinnamon-scented flavor derived from cinnamate compounds in its oils. It has attractive dark green leaves with purple-tinged stems and veins, plus lavender-pink flower spikes, making it ornamental as well as culinary. Cinnamon Basil is used fresh in fruit salads, baked goods, teas, and Southeast Asian and Latin American dishes where its distinctive spicy-sweet aroma shines. It is an open-pollinated variety that grows upright and blooms attractively, drawing pollinators. Regular pinching keeps it productive. Its unique fragrance makes it a favorite specialty basil for adventurous cooks and ornamental herb gardens.