Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) – Tea Cut 2025 Harvest

Our Ceylon Cinnamon, also known as “true cinnamon”, comes from Sri Lanka and was harvested in 2025. Botanically identified as Cinnamomum zeylanicum, it is considered superior to Cassia cinnamon due to its delicate aroma and refined flavour profile.

Tea cut format makes it ideal for herbal infusions, spiced teas and natural culinary preparations.

Ceylon Cinnamon vs Cassia – What’s the Difference?

Ceylon cinnamon (true cinnamon) has a lighter colour, softer bark layers and a more subtle sweetness compared to Cassia cinnamon, which tends to be darker and stronger in taste.

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How to Prepare Ceylon Cinnamon Tea

Add one teaspoon of tea cut cinnamon to 250 ml of hot water and steep for 10–15 minutes. Can be combined with ginger or herbal blends.

Culinary Uses

Perfect for desserts, compotes, spiced drinks and gourmet recipes requiring a refined cinnamon flavour.

Product Details

• Botanical name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
• Harvest year: 2025
• Origin: Sri Lanka
• Format: Tea cut

FAQ – Ceylon Cinnamon

Is Ceylon cinnamon the same as true cinnamon?

Yes, Cinnamomum zeylanicum is commonly referred to as true cinnamon.

What is the difference between Ceylon and Cassia cinnamon?

Ceylon cinnamon has a milder aroma and lighter structure compared to the stronger Cassia variety.

Can Ceylon cinnamon be used for tea?

Yes, the tea cut format is ideal for herbal infusions.

CINNAMON HERBAL TEA

With the cut for herbal tea of cinnamon bark, we can create excellent cinnamon herbal teas, either alone or mixed with other plants.

Cinnamon herbal tea can be useful for various interesting properties: the most prominent area is that of type 2 diabetes.
It seems that its essential oil, present in the plant's bark, helps reduce blood glucose levels.
In addition to this, broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antiviral properties have been highlighted.

Sources:
Cinnamon and health
Is Cinnamon Efficacious for Glycaemic Control in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus?
The effect of cinnamon supplementation on lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials