Step 1

Microplane Method: Run the cinnamon stick over the Microplane, with a bowl underneath to catch the cinnamon powder. Or do it over your dessert, etc.

Step 2

Bag and Meater Tenderizer method: Add the cinnamon sticks to a bag, seal it, then pound it into a powder with a meat tenderizer.

Step 3

Mortar and Pestle method: Break the cinnamon stick in half and place it in the mortar. Then use the pestle to smash and grind the cinnamon into powder.

Step 4

High-speed Blender Method: Add the cinnamon sticks to the blender, blend on high for 30 seconds. Check and stir, then repeat. Sift the powder into a bowl, blend the remaining larger chunks again.

Step 5

Spice/Coffee Grinder Method: Add the cinnamon sticks to the spice grinder and turn it on, grind into a fine powder.