Ceylon Cinnamon

The true cinnamon of Sri Lanka.

Indigenous to Sri Lanka, true Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) carries a legacy spanning thousands of years, once traded alongside gold and sought after by historic empires. Sri Lanka now produces over 90% of the world's true cinnamon, relying on generations of artisanal peeling and hand-rolling techniques on native estates. Today, this heritage fuels a modern global industry—exporting refined quills, custom cuts, and pure essential oils to top international retail and pharmaceutical markets worldwide.

Stick Grades

From H1 to Alba.

Stick Grades

From H1 to Alba.

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Hamburg Grade01

Cinnamon H1

Identified as a Hamburg grade, H1 is our most popular grade among buyers. Made of rough bark, it delivers a very strong flavor and a golden brown appearance.

Diameter: 21–23 mm
Hamburg Grade02

Cinnamon H2

A widely used grade in cooking and baking for its warm, spicy flavor. H2 has a thicker bark that is more robust, with a stronger, spicier character than finer grades.

Bark: Thicker, robust
Mexican Grade03

Cinnamon M4

Processed from the same Cinnamomum verum plant, M4 is a mid-rate grade valued for price and appearance. Quills are prepared using techniques handed down over generations in Sri Lanka. Very similar to the M5 grade.

Diameter: 18–20 mm
Continental Grade04

Cinnamon C4

From the same evergreen species, Cinnamomum verum, C4 is a Continental cinnamon grade — yellow to light brown in appearance and one of the more economical grades among our stick offerings.

Diameter: 13–14 mm
Continental Grade05

Cinnamon C5

Second only to Alba in thickness and price, C5 is grown on our own estate and processed on our own premises — a refined alternative to the Alba stick.

Diameter: 7–9 mm
Continental Grade06

Cinnamon C5 Special

The C5 Special grade is one of the best cinnamon grades we offer — second to Alba in thickness and price, sourced from our own estate and processed on our own premises.

Diameter: 7–9 mm
Finest Grade07

Cinnamon Alba

The thinnest and finest grade in the cinnamon stick group, and the most expensive. Alba's fine diameter — close to a pencil — gives a good taste and a fresh, exotic aroma unmatched by coarser grades.

Diameter: 8–10 mm
Why Ceylon, Not Cassia

The True Cinnamon.

Most cinnamon sold worldwide is cassia. Ceylon cinnamon — Cinnamomum zeylanicum — is a different species entirely, indigenous to Sri Lanka and prized for its mild flavor and negligible coumarin content.

Ceylon Cinnamon

Cinnamomum zeylanicum

  • Botanical sourceCinnamomum zeylanicum
  • OriginIndigenous to Sri Lanka
  • Coumarin levelNegligible — under 0.004%
  • PricePremium
  • FlavorMild, delicate aroma
  • StructureHandcrafted, multi-layered quills
  • TextureSoft, easy to break
  • ColorLight to golden brown
Cassia

Cinnamomum cassia

  • Botanical sourceCinnamomum cassia
  • OriginChina, Indonesia, Vietnam
  • Coumarin levelHigh — up to 5%
  • PriceEconomical
  • FlavorIntense, sharp flavor
  • StructureSingle thick curled layer
  • TextureHard, harder to break
  • ColorDark reddish brown
Health & Safety

Pure Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) offers powerful health benefits, supporting healthy blood sugar management, reducing inflammation, and delivering rich antioxidant protection. In contrast, common Cassia cinnamon carries high levels of coumarin, a compound linked to liver toxicity and increased cancer risks in health studies. Ceylon cinnamon provides all the natural wellness benefits of true cinnamon safely, making it the ideal choice for everyday consumption.

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