Ceylon Cinnamon Basics

FAQ about Cinnamon

The Complete Ceylon Cinnamon FAQ: Your Top 20 Q...

Mike de Livera

Let’s be real: "cinnamon" isn’t just one spice. What’s sold in most stores is Cassia—a bold, cheap imposter. True Ceylon cinnamon is a delicate art form, born in Sri Lanka...

The Complete Ceylon Cinnamon FAQ: Your Top 20 Q...

Mike de Livera

Let’s be real: "cinnamon" isn’t just one spice. What’s sold in most stores is Cassia—a bold, cheap imposter. True Ceylon cinnamon is a delicate art form, born in Sri Lanka...

From Tree to Spice: The Intricate Journey of How is Cinnamon Made?

From Tree to Spice: The Intricate Journey of Ho...

Mike de Livera

How is Cinnamon made You sprinkle cinnamon on oatmeal, bake it into cookies, maybe stir it into coffee. But do you know how it transforms from tree bark to pantry...

From Tree to Spice: The Intricate Journey of Ho...

Mike de Livera

How is Cinnamon made You sprinkle cinnamon on oatmeal, bake it into cookies, maybe stir it into coffee. But do you know how it transforms from tree bark to pantry...

What is Alba Ceylon Cinnamon?

What is Alba Ceylon Cinnamon and Why is it So S...

Mike de Livera

Think all Ceylon cinnamon is the same? Think again. Tucked away in Sri Lanka’s spice gardens grows a cinnamon so rare, so exquisite, it’s called "Alba"—the champagne of true cinnamon....

What is Alba Ceylon Cinnamon and Why is it So S...

Mike de Livera

Think all Ceylon cinnamon is the same? Think again. Tucked away in Sri Lanka’s spice gardens grows a cinnamon so rare, so exquisite, it’s called "Alba"—the champagne of true cinnamon....

Sri Lanka Standards for Ceylon Cinnamon SLS 81:2021

The Sri Lanka Standards for Ceylon Cinnamon SLS...

Mike de Livera

The Sri Lanka Standards Institute has introduced a standard for Sri Lankan cinnamon, SLS 81:2021, which specifies the grades of Cinnamon, Microbiological limits, pesticide residue levels, and heavy metal levels...

The Sri Lanka Standards for Ceylon Cinnamon SLS...

Mike de Livera

The Sri Lanka Standards Institute has introduced a standard for Sri Lankan cinnamon, SLS 81:2021, which specifies the grades of Cinnamon, Microbiological limits, pesticide residue levels, and heavy metal levels...

US Spice imports by year from 2013 to 2023

How the Import Tariffs Will Impact Cinnamon Pri...

Mike de Livera

The comforting aroma of cinnamon in American kitchens is now at risk. Due to tariffs, it faces an uncertain future. In April 2025, sweeping new import tariffs took effect. Cinnamon...

How the Import Tariffs Will Impact Cinnamon Pri...

Mike de Livera

The comforting aroma of cinnamon in American kitchens is now at risk. Due to tariffs, it faces an uncertain future. In April 2025, sweeping new import tariffs took effect. Cinnamon...

Ceylon Cinnamon Vs Korintje Cinnamon

Ceylon vs Korintje Cinnamon: Which One Reigns S...

Mike de Livera

You’ve heard of Cassia and true cinnamon, but what about Ceylon vs Korintje cinnamon? Turns out, not all cinnamon is a two-horse race. Korintje, the “middle child” of the cinnamon...

Ceylon vs Korintje Cinnamon: Which One Reigns S...

Mike de Livera

You’ve heard of Cassia and true cinnamon, but what about Ceylon vs Korintje cinnamon? Turns out, not all cinnamon is a two-horse race. Korintje, the “middle child” of the cinnamon...