Question: what is the difference between ground cinnamon and saigon cinnamon?
Answer: The first big difference to note is that Saigon cinnamon is a cassia, while Ceylon cinnamon is considered true cinnamon. The two come from closely related but different trees. ... Saigon cinnamon is intensely peppery and warm with a slight bitter note that can be unpleasant when the spice is used in excess.