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SINGLE-ORIGIN · DIRECT FROM SRI LANKA
Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks - true cinnamon from Sri Lanka
11,95 €
- C5 Premium Quills
- Pure single origin from Sri Lanka
- Traditionally hand-rolled
- Highly versatile for everyday cooking
- Fairly sourced and aroma-proof packaged
- In stock · ships within 24 hrs on business days
- Free shipping from 30 € within Germany
- 14-day right of return
- No added flavourings · no anti-caking agents
Fast delivery · DPD or DHL
Description
Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks from Sri Lanka - whole sticks from the true Ceylon cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum) in C5 premium quality (Continental Grade 5 - one of the highest-quality official Sri Lanka cinnamon grades) from the central region of Sri Lanka. The light brown, finely layered and brittle Ceylon cinnamon sticks are the high-quality original and botanically clearly distinct from cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), which is often sold as cinnamon in supermarkets. Our partner families harvest the delicate inner bark layers from selected trees by hand and roll them into sticks in the traditional way - the characteristic multi-layered structure comes from laying several thin layers of bark on top of one another.
Aroma profile & taste
Delicately sweet, floral and warm with a subtle woody note and a slightly lemony freshness. Ceylon sticks release their aroma slowly and evenly - perfect for punch, mulled wine, rice dishes and every use where the stick stays in the pot and is taken out again before serving. The light brown colour and the fragile layered structure are the hallmarks of authentic Ceylon cinnamon - cassia sticks are dark brown, compact and hard.
Origin
Our Ceylon cinnamon grows in the central regions of Sri Lanka at 400-700 metres above sea level, where Cinnamomum verum has traditionally been cultivated. Our partner families harvest the delicate inner bark layers from selected trees by hand - using an elaborate technique that has been perfected over generations. The harvested pieces of bark dry in the sun, naturally curling into the characteristic light-brown Ceylon cinnamon sticks. We deliver sealed finished products to Darmstadt.
Use
Ceylon cinnamon sticks are the form for hot drinks and dishes in which the stick stays in the pot:
- Mulled wine & punch: let 1-2 sticks per litre steep while warming - a Christmas classic
- Chai tea: bring 1 stick to the boil in 500 ml of tea with ginger, cardamom and cloves
- Rice dishes: 1 stick in the rice water - for aromatic basmati rice
- Apple sauce & compote: let 1 stick steep while cooking, remove before puréeing
- Tagine & lamb stews: 1 stick in Moroccan or Arabic braised dishes
Dosage: 1-2 sticks per litre of liquid, depending on the intensity you want. Ceylon sticks release their aroma more slowly than cassia sticks - 10-15 minutes of steeping is ideal. Unlike powder, the stick can be taken out again.
Tip: a stick can be used several times - after the mulled wine, let it drain well, dry it and use it again next time (the aroma is a little milder the 2nd time).
Quality
- C5 premium quality - Continental Grade 5, one of the highest-quality official Sri Lanka cinnamon grades
- 100% genuine Ceylon sticks (Cinnamomum verum) - botanically clearly distinct from cassia cinnamon
- Single origin from the central region of Sri Lanka - at 400-700 metres altitude
- Hand-harvested inner bark - traditional harvesting technique for generations
- Natural gentle drying - the delicate bark curls into sticks as it dries
- Characteristic light colour and layered structure - the hallmark of authentic Ceylon goods
- Directly from our smallholder families - no anonymous wholesale
Ingredients & nutrition
Ingredients: Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), whole sticks (100%).
Origin: central region of Sri Lanka.
Allergens: none.
Recipes
Classic mulled wine with Ceylon cinnamon sticks
Makes 1 litre, preparation time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 750 ml dry red wine
- 250 ml orange juice
- 2 Ceylon cinnamon sticks from Sri Lanka
- 4 cloves, 2 star anise, 4 cardamom pods
- 1 organic orange (juice + zest)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
Method
- Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and heat slowly - not above 80 °C
- Leave to infuse over a low heat for 15-20 minutes (do not boil!)
- Strain through a fine sieve into cups
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange and serve immediately
Note: Ceylon sticks give a subtler, more floral aroma than cassia - which goes particularly well with wine and citrus fruit.
Responsibility & production
Responsible food business operator:
MrCOLOMBO
Owner: Janathan Rajakumar
Rheinstr. 32
64283 Darmstadt
From the field into your kitchen
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FSSC 22000-certified packing.
Our packing partner facility in Sri Lanka is FSSC 22000-certified - an internationally recognised standard for food safety across all processing in the country of origin.
Direct from our smallholder families.
No middlemen. We buy directly from our smallholder families in Jaffna and the central region of Sri Lanka - through local partner cooperatives on site.
Single origin.
Every spice from one defined region of Sri Lanka - 100 % single-variety, never blended with other origins.
Where our spice really grows.
Our spices come directly from smallholder partner families in Sri Lanka. The plants grow under the tropical sun in mineral-rich soils - cultivated the traditional way, harvested by hand and dried single-variety.
We know our partners personally. What arrives with us has a story - from cultivation in Sri Lanka to the shelf in Darmstadt.
Sri Lankan highlands
Traditional cultivation
Direct from Sri Lanka
How our spice comes to be.
Cultivation, processing and packing happen in Sri Lanka. We bring the fully packed goods to Darmstadt and send them to you.
01
In the mountain regions of Sri Lanka
In the central regions of Sri Lanka, Cinnamomum verum grows at 400 to 700 metres in a warm, humid climate. Our partner families harvest the delicate inner bark of selected trees by hand - using a technique perfected over generations.
02
Peeling in Sri Lanka
At our partner facility in Sri Lanka, the peeled inner bark dries in the sun and naturally curls into the characteristic light brown sticks. Single variety and without additives, sealed and finally packed on site.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks - true cinnamon from Sri Lanka
Everything worth knowing about genuine Ceylon cinnamon sticks (Cinnamomum verum).
Ceylon cinnamon sticks are ideal when you want the aroma to infuse slowly and gently into liquids or dishes.
Unlike powder, they are perfect for chai, tea, coffee, punch, compote, syrups, or curries where cinnamon should steep rather than fully dissolve. They offer more control, better presentation, and a smoother, more gradual flavor release.
Unlike powder, they are perfect for chai, tea, coffee, punch, compote, syrups, or curries where cinnamon should steep rather than fully dissolve. They offer more control, better presentation, and a smoother, more gradual flavor release.
C5 represents a particularly fine premium grade of traditional Ceylon cinnamon quills.
The sticks are light in color, thin, and finely layered, made from the best inner bark and rolled by hand. This level of craftsmanship is a clear sign of true high quality Ceylon cinnamon from Sri Lanka.
The sticks are light in color, thin, and finely layered, made from the best inner bark and rolled by hand. This level of craftsmanship is a clear sign of true high quality Ceylon cinnamon from Sri Lanka.
They have a gently sweet, warm, and elegant flavor.
Compared to darker and sharper cassia cinnamon, true Ceylon cinnamon is much finer, milder, and less dominant. It works beautifully in both sweet and savory dishes.
Compared to darker and sharper cassia cinnamon, true Ceylon cinnamon is much finer, milder, and less dominant. It works beautifully in both sweet and savory dishes.
They are perfect for chai, tea, coffee, punch, mulled wine, curries, compote, desserts, and spiced syrups.
When simmered, they release a soft sweetness and gentle spice without bitterness, making them ideal wherever cinnamon should add depth rather than just intensity.
When simmered, they release a soft sweetness and gentle spice without bitterness, making them ideal wherever cinnamon should add depth rather than just intensity.
Store them in a dry place, protected from light, and well sealed.
This helps preserve aroma, structure, and freshness for as long as possible. Proper packaging also keeps their fine quality intact in everyday use.
This helps preserve aroma, structure, and freshness for as long as possible. Proper packaging also keeps their fine quality intact in everyday use.
Classic: mulled wine, punch, chai tea, apple sauce, Moroccan tagines, Indian rice dishes. Modern: flavouring cold brew coffee, sangria, iced tea.
Cinnamon sticks keep their flavour considerably longer than ground cinnamon. The exact best-before date (BBD) is printed on the label on the back of the packaging - that is where you will find the binding date for your batch. Store the sticks in a cool, dry place away from light in the original packaging.
C5 stands for Continental Grade 5 - one of the highest-quality official Sri Lanka cinnamon grades. The grading system for Ceylon cinnamon classifies the sticks by diameter, colour, aroma and purity. The Continental grades (C5 to C5-Special) are regarded as the premium class - here the inner bark is thin and even, the aroma delicately sweet and the coumarin content low. This way you secure yourself high-quality Ceylon cinnamon from selected harvest quality.
The best-before date is always printed on the label on the back of the pack - that is where the binding value for your batch is stated. For full aroma, store the spices cool, dry and protected from light in the original packaging.
Shipped on business days within 24 h from our warehouse in Darmstadt by DPD or DHL - depending on capacity. Delivery time Germany: 2-4 business days.
We buy directly from the smallholder families of Sri Lanka, organised through local partner cooperatives. Packing takes place in the country of origin, Sri Lanka, not in Europe. Packing at origin keeps the value where the spices grow and makes for a shorter, transparent chain. At MrCOLOMBO there is no anonymous supply chain.
Four of our classics (organic turmeric powder, organic moringa powder, organic lemongrass powder and organic lemongrass cut) are certified under EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (DE-ÖKO-005, Ecocert Deutschland GmbH). Not every variety is organic certified; the labelling and details on the respective product page are authoritative.
14-day right of withdrawal, no ifs or buts (German Civil Code, BGB §355). Unopened packaging receives a full refund. In the event of quality defects we send a free replacement or refund the purchase price.
