by Thottam Farm Fresh | Jul 13, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve ever stood in the spice aisle or scrolled through a health food website, you’ve likely noticed something curious. There isn't just one type of "cinnamon." Behind that warm, woody aroma lies a tale of two spices: Ceylon and Cassia. While they...
by Thottam Farm Fresh | Jul 12, 2026 | Blog
If you have a jar of cinnamon in your kitchen cabinet right now, there’s a nearly 90% chance it isn’t "true" cinnamon. Most of the cinnamon sold in supermarkets across the globe is actually Cassia, a cheaper, more pungent relative of the spice we’ve come to...
by Thottam Farm Fresh | Jul 11, 2026 | Blog
Have you ever opened a jar of cinnamon, expecting a warm, sweet aroma, only to be hit by a harsh, spicy scent that feels a bit… overwhelming? Or perhaps you’ve noticed that some cinnamon sticks look like thick, hard tubes, while others are delicate and...
by Thottam Farm Fresh | Jul 10, 2026 | Blog
Do you remember the last time you opened a jar of black pepper and were hit with a scent so sharp it made your nose tingle? Or the last time a pinch of cardamom actually filled your entire kitchen with its floral, sweet aroma? If you’re struggling to remember, it’s...
by Thottam Farm Fresh | Jul 9, 2026 | Blog
There’s something undeniably exciting about the prospect to buy spices online. With just a few clicks, you can have the aromatic treasures of the Malabar Coast or the delicate scrolls of Sri Lankan cinnamon delivered straight to your doorstep. It’s a convenience that...