Ceylon Cinnamon Basics

FAQ about Cinnamon

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

Mike de Livera

This FAQ answers the most common questions about Ceylon cinnamon, including how to tell real Ceylon from Cassia, why Ceylon is safer for daily use, how to use and store...

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

Mike de Livera

This FAQ answers the most common questions about Ceylon cinnamon, including how to tell real Ceylon from Cassia, why Ceylon is safer for daily use, how to use and store...

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

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

Mike de Livera

Ceylon Cinnamon starts as the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree in Sri Lanka. Workers harvest young shoots, soften and peel the bark by hand, then roll those thin layers...

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

Mike de Livera

Ceylon Cinnamon starts as the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree in Sri Lanka. Workers harvest young shoots, soften and peel the bark by hand, then roll those thin layers...

What is Alba Ceylon Cinnamon?

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

Mike de Livera

Alba is the rarest, highest‑grade Ceylon cinnamon, made only from the thinnest, tender inner bark and hand‑rolled into pencil‑thin quills. It represents under 1% of the harvest, takes intense skill...

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

Mike de Livera

Alba is the rarest, highest‑grade Ceylon cinnamon, made only from the thinnest, tender inner bark and hand‑rolled into pencil‑thin quills. It represents under 1% of the harvest, takes intense skill...

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

Ceylon and Korintje cinnamon look and taste different, and they're best used in different ways. Ceylon is light, sweet, and very low in coumarin, so it's safe for daily use....

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

Mike de Livera

Ceylon and Korintje cinnamon look and taste different, and they're best used in different ways. Ceylon is light, sweet, and very low in coumarin, so it's safe for daily use....