Authentic Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks & Powder - Premium Sri Lankan True Cinnamon

True Ceylon cinnamon from Sri Lanka in your choice of whole cinnamon quills or finely ground powder. Made from Cinnamomum verum, this is the softer, naturally sweet, delicate cinnamon often called “true cinnamon” — ideal for tea, coffee, oatmeal, baking, curries, desserts, and everyday cooking.

Choose whole sticks when you want long-lasting aroma for tea, simmered drinks, rice, curries, and fresh grinding. Choose ground powder when you want easy measuring for drinks, recipes, smoothies, oatmeal, and baking.

Product Details & Specifications

• Available sizes: 100g, 250g, 500g, and 1000g
• Form options: Whole Ceylon cinnamon quills (sticks) or fine ground powder
• Botanical name: Cinnamomum verum
• Origin: Sri Lanka
• Flavor profile: Soft, warm, lightly sweet, and more delicate than cassia cinnamon
• Best for: Tea, coffee, oatmeal, baking, desserts, curries, rice, spice blends, and fresh grinding
• Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry cupboard away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture

Choose Your Format: Whole Sticks or Ground Powder?

Why Choose Ceylon Cinnamon Instead of Cassia?

Most supermarket “cinnamon” is cassia. Ceylon cinnamon is a different botanical type with a lighter color, finer layered bark, and gentler flavor. It is also naturally much lower in coumarin than cassia, which is why many people prefer Ceylon cinnamon when using cinnamon regularly in food and drinks.

Learn more in our Ceylon Cinnamon vs Cassia guide.

How to Use Ceylon Cinnamon

For Tea or Warm Drinks

• Whole sticks: Add 1 Ceylon cinnamon stick to hot water and steep for 8–12 minutes. Add honey, palm jaggery, lemon, or milk if desired.
• Ground powder: Stir ¼–½ teaspoon into warm water, coffee, tea, or a latte. Cinnamon naturally settles, so stir before drinking.

For Oatmeal, Smoothies & Breakfast

• Add ¼–½ teaspoon ground powder to oats, yogurt, fruit bowls, smoothies, pancakes, or toast toppings.
• Pair with apple, banana, honey, vanilla, cocoa, ginger, or nutmeg.

For Cooking & Baking

• Whole sticks: Add 1 stick to rice, curries, stews, mulled drinks, or simmered sauces. Remove before serving.
• Ground powder: Use in cakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, pies, chai, spice blends, and desserts.
• Because Ceylon cinnamon is gentler than cassia, taste as you go and add more where you want a stronger cinnamon note.

Simple Ceylon Cinnamon Honey Drink

• ½–1 teaspoon ground Ceylon cinnamon
• 1 cup warm water
• Honey or Sri Lankan palm jaggery to taste
• Stir well and enjoy as part of a simple morning or evening routine

For the complete method, read our Ceylon Cinnamon and Honey Morning Drink guide.

What Makes Our Ceylon Cinnamon Special?

• True Ceylon cinnamon: Made from Cinnamomum verum, not generic cassia cinnamon.
• Sri Lankan origin: Ceylon cinnamon is traditionally produced in Sri Lanka, its classic growing region.
• Two practical formats: Choose whole quills for tea and fresh grinding, or powder for convenience.
• Fresh flavor focus: Packed to help protect the delicate aroma during shipping and storage.
• Versatile kitchen ingredient: Works across sweet recipes, savory dishes, warm beverages, and spice blends.

Freshness & Storage

Whole Ceylon cinnamon sticks usually hold their aroma longer than ground powder. To protect both formats, keep them dry, sealed, and away from heat.

• Good signs: Sweet aroma, light golden-brown color, dry and free-flowing powder, or intact layered quills.
• Check before use: If the product has a musty smell, visible moisture, mold, or an unusual odor, do not use it.
• For best aroma: Buy the size that fits your cooking routine and keep extras sealed until needed.

Read our Ceylon Cinnamon Powder Storage Guide and Cinnamon Sticks Storage Guide.

Product Comparison: Standard Ceylon vs Alba Grade

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Safety & Everyday Use

Ceylon cinnamon is a culinary spice with a long history of food use. Use it as part of normal cooking, baking, tea, and beverage routines. If you are using cinnamon in concentrated supplement-style amounts, take medication for blood sugar or blood thinning, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a health condition, speak with a healthcare professional first.

• For daily food use: Start with small culinary amounts and adjust to taste.
• For children: Use normal food quantities in age-appropriate recipes.
• For medication users: Ask a healthcare professional before using large daily amounts.
• For dosage guidance: Read our Ceylon Cinnamon Dosage Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this real Ceylon cinnamon?

Yes. This product is made from true Ceylon cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum, sourced from Sri Lanka. Ceylon cinnamon has a gentler flavor and naturally lower coumarin than cassia cinnamon.

Should I choose cinnamon sticks or powder?

Choose sticks for tea, simmered drinks, curries, and fresh grinding. Choose powder for convenience in coffee, oatmeal, smoothies, baking, and everyday recipes. Both are useful; the best option depends on how you cook and drink cinnamon.

How many cinnamon sticks should I use for tea?

Start with 1 Ceylon cinnamon stick per cup or small teapot. Steep in hot water for 8–12 minutes, then adjust strength or steeping time to taste.

How much ground Ceylon cinnamon should I use?

For a recipe or drink, start with ¼–½ teaspoon and adjust to taste. Ceylon cinnamon is softer than cassia, so some recipes may benefit from a little more cinnamon depending on your flavor preference.

How should I store the product after opening?

Keep whole sticks or ground powder in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, dark cupboard. Avoid storing near steam, direct sunlight, or strong-smelling foods.

What is the difference between Ceylon cinnamon and cassia?

Ceylon cinnamon is Cinnamomum verum, with a soft, sweet flavor and naturally lower coumarin. Cassia cinnamon is stronger and hotter, with thicker bark and higher coumarin. Read our full comparison guide.

Bring True Sri Lankan Cinnamon Into Your Kitchen

From warm cinnamon tea and coffee to baking, curries, oatmeal, and desserts, true Ceylon cinnamon adds a refined sweet-spice character that cassia cannot copy. Choose whole quills for long-lasting freshness or ground powder for simple everyday use.

Choose your preferred form and enjoy authentic Sri Lankan Ceylon cinnamon in your everyday recipes.