Ceylon Cinnamon Basics

Why Sri Lanka's Climate Creates the World's Best

The Terroir of True Cinnamon: Why Sri Lanka's C...

Mike de Livera

Sri Lanka’s tropical climate, sandy loam soils, and two monsoon seasons create ideal conditions for true Ceylon cinnamon with soft, layered flavor and strong aromatic oils. The protected microclimate and...

The Terroir of True Cinnamon: Why Sri Lanka's C...

Mike de Livera

Sri Lanka’s tropical climate, sandy loam soils, and two monsoon seasons create ideal conditions for true Ceylon cinnamon with soft, layered flavor and strong aromatic oils. The protected microclimate and...

Myths About Ceylon Cinnamon

Debunking 7 Common Myths About Ceylon Cinnamon

Mike de Livera

This article clears up common misconceptions about Ceylon cinnamon, including its cost, safety, flavor, and culinary uses. It explains why thin quills are better, why Ceylon is safer than Cassia...

Debunking 7 Common Myths About Ceylon Cinnamon

Mike de Livera

This article clears up common misconceptions about Ceylon cinnamon, including its cost, safety, flavor, and culinary uses. It explains why thin quills are better, why Ceylon is safer than Cassia...

How to Keep Your Ceylon Cinnamon Potent and Fresh

The Ultimate Guide to Storing Spices: How to Ke...

Mike de Livera

Keeping Ceylon cinnamon fresh means protecting its aroma and oils. Store it in airtight containers away from heat, light, and humidity. Whole quills stay potent longer than powder. Check scent...

The Ultimate Guide to Storing Spices: How to Ke...

Mike de Livera

Keeping Ceylon cinnamon fresh means protecting its aroma and oils. Store it in airtight containers away from heat, light, and humidity. Whole quills stay potent longer than powder. Check scent...

Beyond Fair Trade to True Partnership

The DRUERA Sourcing Philosophy: Beyond Fair Tra...

Mike de Livera

DRUERA's sourcing goes past basic fair‑trade standards by building long‑term, direct partnerships with growers, investing in human skills and tools, sharing profits, and making traceability public. This approach supports stable...

The DRUERA Sourcing Philosophy: Beyond Fair Tra...

Mike de Livera

DRUERA's sourcing goes past basic fair‑trade standards by building long‑term, direct partnerships with growers, investing in human skills and tools, sharing profits, and making traceability public. This approach supports stable...

DRUERA vs Amazon Cinnamon: What You're Really Getting

DRUERA vs Amazon Cinnamon: What You're Really G...

Mike de Livera

Buying cinnamon on Amazon often means mystery supply chains, unknown origins, stale stock, and a high chance of Cassia or fillers, not true Ceylon. DRUERA sources from one farm, tests...

DRUERA vs Amazon Cinnamon: What You're Really G...

Mike de Livera

Buying cinnamon on Amazon often means mystery supply chains, unknown origins, stale stock, and a high chance of Cassia or fillers, not true Ceylon. DRUERA sources from one farm, tests...

Cinnamon Tea vs Cinnamon Supplements

Cinnamon Tea vs Cinnamon Supplements: Which Is ...

Mike de Livera

Cinnamon tea and supplements both aim to deliver cinnamon's flavour and aroma, but tea extracts water-soluble compounds gently using whole Ceylon quills, while many supplements use concentrated or cheap Cassia...

Cinnamon Tea vs Cinnamon Supplements: Which Is ...

Mike de Livera

Cinnamon tea and supplements both aim to deliver cinnamon's flavour and aroma, but tea extracts water-soluble compounds gently using whole Ceylon quills, while many supplements use concentrated or cheap Cassia...