In 65 AD, Nero burnt a year's supply of cinnamon at his second wife Poppaea Sabina's funeral in order to show the depth of his grief. Sugar infused with this prized spice and another form of cinnamon, cassia, will be sure to evoke memories of oven-toasted cinnamon and sugar toast, or Grandma's apple pie, where it would be sprinkled on top before baking for a delicious crust.
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