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The mauby tree is a small Caribbean tree (mainly Colubrina elliptica and related Colubrina species) whose dried bark is brewed or fermented to make the…

“Celine cinnamon” is almost always a misspelling or typo for Ceylon cinnamon — the spice from Cinnamomum verum, often called “true cinnamon.” This guide…

A fresh scotch bonnet is a small, fruity, and very hot Caribbean chili pepper. Cooks use it to add bright heat and aroma to sauces, marinades, stews, and…

You can buy Ceylon cinnamon from specialty spice shops, some health-food stores, trusted online retailers, and wholesalers that import botanical spices.

Mavi (also called mauby or mabi) is a traditional Caribbean drink made from the boiled bark of Colubrina species, sugar, and spices.

You can usually buy graviola (also called soursop or guanábana) as fresh fruit in tropical markets and specialty produce stores in warm U.S. cities.

Trinidad cocoa usually refers to cocoa prepared or sold in a traditional Caribbean way — often formed into small balls or blocks from roasted cocoa…

Bois bande is a Caribbean name for the dried bark (and sometimes root or wood) taken from several tropical trees — most often Richeria grandis — that…

“Crylon cinnamon” is almost always a misspelling or mislabeling of Ceylon cinnamon — the spice from the inner bark of Cinnamomum verum (often called…

Mauby (also spelled mabi or mabí) is a traditional Caribbean drink made by brewing the dried bark (and sometimes fruit) of certain Colubrina trees with…