EU organic certified.
Four of our spices carry the EU organic seal - audited annually by Ecocert Deutschland GmbH (DE-ÖKO-005), from cultivation to packing at origin in Jaffna.
SINGLE-ORIGIN · DIRECT FROM SRI LANKA
Organic Lemongrass Powder from Sri Lanka
6,95 €
- Intensely fresh with a vibrant citrus aroma
- 100% organic Lemongrass
- Harvested by hand
- Grown in the fertile fields
- Free from additives
- 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
Organic Lemongrass Powder from Sri Lanka - finely ground powder from the stalks of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), EU organic certified under DE-ÖKO-005. Our smallholder partner families from Jaffna in the north of Sri Lanka grow the lemongrass in a tropical climate on certified organic fields - mineral-rich soils and constant sunshine ensure particularly pronounced essential oils. Gentle drying and mechanical grinding at the place of origin preserve freshness and aroma. Unlike European imports or blended goods from non-EU agriculture, our lemongrass comes single-origin from ONE defined district.
Flavour profile & taste
Intensely fresh, lemony and zesty with a slightly sweet, almost mint-like note. Organic lemongrass powder from Jaffna is noticeably more aromatic than European blended goods - the tropical sun and the mineral-rich soils give the stalk its characteristic spice. Just a small pinch is enough to lend dishes or tea an unmistakable Sri Lankan aroma.
Origin
Our organic lemongrass comes from Jaffna, the northernmost district of Sri Lanka. Here, lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) grows on the EU-organic-certified fields of our partner families - without synthetic pesticides, in pure fields alongside other aromatic plants such as curry leaves and ginger. The farmers cut the stalks by hand at optimum ripeness, sort them, dry them gently and then mechanically grind them into a fine powder. Final packaging in sealed packs.
Use
Organic lemongrass powder can be used in many ways - more practical than fresh, because it can be dosed straight away without chopping and without tough fibrous residue:
- Lemongrass tea: pour 90 °C hot water over ½ tsp per cup, leave to steep for 5 min, optionally with honey and ginger
- Asian soups: 1 tsp in pho, tom kha gai or Thai curries - brings the typical freshness
- Marinades: for chicken, fish or prawns with garlic, ginger, lime and soy sauce
- Curry pastes: with galangal, garlic, chilli and coriander for home-made Sri Lankan or Thai pastes
- Smoothies & iced tea: ¼ tsp with lime, mint and honey - refreshing and summery
Dosage: for a cup of tea (250 ml), ½ tsp is enough; for curry or soup, 1 tsp per portion. Powder is more intense than fresh lemongrass - better to start with a measured amount and adjust to taste.
Tip from traditional cooking: for maximum aroma, briefly sweat the powder in hot oil or butter before adding the other ingredients. This releases the essential oils particularly well.
Note: pregnant and breastfeeding women should discuss the regular consumption of larger quantities of lemongrass with their doctor before consuming it. Smaller amounts in food are considered harmless.
Quality
- EU organic under DE-ÖKO-005 - annual audit under EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 from field to final packaging
- Gentle milling without heat - mechanically milled to a fine powder, essential oils are retained
- Hand-harvested and packed as a single variety in Sri Lanka - no mixing with goods of other origins
- Straight from our smallholder families in Jaffna - no anonymous wholesale, no middlemen
- Ready to use - no chopping, no sorting out tough stalks as with fresh lemongrass
Ingredients & nutrition
Ingredients: Lemongrass* (Cymbopogon citratus), ground (100%).
*from certified organic farming, origin Jaffna (Sri Lanka), EU organic according to DE-ÖKO-005.
Allergens: none.
Recipes
Sri Lanka lemongrass tea with ginger and lime
Makes 2 cups, preparation time: 7 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 ml fresh water
- 1 tsp Organic Lemongrass Powder
- 1 cm fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp honey
- Juice of half a lime
- Optional: 1 Ceylon cinnamon stick
Method
- Bring the water to the boil, then let it cool to 90 °C
- Put the lemongrass powder, ginger and cinnamon in a teapot
- Pour over the hot water and leave to steep for 5 minutes
- Strain through a fine sieve into cups and stir in the honey and lime juice
Note: The combination of lemongrass, ginger and lime is a traditional Sri Lankan home recipe for the cooler months.
Responsibility & production
Responsible food business operator:
MrCOLOMBO
Owner: Janathan Rajakumar
Rheinstr. 32
64283 Darmstadt
From the field into your kitchen
Straight from our fields in Sri Lanka
OUR PROMISE
Quality without compromise.
Four quality standards we consistently uphold. So you know what ends up in your kitchen.
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.
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In the fields of Jaffna
In Jaffna in the north of Sri Lanka, our partner families cut the lemongrass stalks (Cymbopogon citratus) by hand. The plants grow on EU organic fields alongside curry leaves and ginger - without synthetic pesticides.
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Processing in Sri Lanka
At our partner facility in Sri Lanka, the stalks are sorted, washed, gently dried and ground into a fine powder without added heat - so the essential oils are preserved. Sealed and finally packed on site.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Organic Lemongrass Powder from Sri Lanka
Everything worth knowing about the origin, use, dosage and storage of MrCOLOMBO organic lemongrass powder.
Lemongrass powder is the better choice when you want the flavor to blend directly and evenly into your dish instead of slowly infusing.
Unlike cuts, there is nothing to remove. Simply stir it into curries, dressings, marinades, dips, spice blends, or drinks. Perfect when you want fast, clean, and consistent flavor without pieces.
Unlike cuts, there is nothing to remove. Simply stir it into curries, dressings, marinades, dips, spice blends, or drinks. Perfect when you want fast, clean, and consistent flavor without pieces.
Lemongrass powder works especially well in curries, soups, sauces, marinades, dressings, dips, and spice blends.
Thanks to its fine texture, it mixes easily and distributes evenly, giving your dishes a fresh, citrus note right at the base of the flavor.
Thanks to its fine texture, it mixes easily and distributes evenly, giving your dishes a fresh, citrus note right at the base of the flavor.
It delivers a fresh, citrus forward flavor with a light herbal touch.
Compared to heavier citrus ingredients, the taste feels clean, bright, and direct, making dishes feel lighter and more vibrant without adding sweetness.
Compared to heavier citrus ingredients, the taste feels clean, bright, and direct, making dishes feel lighter and more vibrant without adding sweetness.
Start with a small amount and adjust to your preferred intensity.
Because the powder is very fine, the flavor spreads quickly and evenly. In dressings, dips, or curries, even a small quantity is often enough to create a noticeable fresh citrus note.
Because the powder is very fine, the flavor spreads quickly and evenly. In dressings, dips, or curries, even a small quantity is often enough to create a noticeable fresh citrus note.
Store lemongrass powder in a dry place, away from light, and always tightly sealed.
Keeping moisture out is key to maintaining its aroma, freshness, and easy to use texture over time.
Keeping moisture out is key to maintaining its aroma, freshness, and easy to use texture over time.
An independent, EU-accredited organic control body inspects cultivation and processing annually in accordance with the EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848, from field to final packaging. Our control body number is visible on every package: DE-ÖKO-005.
The best-before date (BBD) is always printed on the label on the back of the packaging - that is where you will find the binding date for your batch. For the full flavour, it is best to store organic lemongrass powder in a cool, dry place away from light in the resealable original packaging.
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.
