Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks 100g

Ceylon cinnamon sticks are the rolled bark of the true cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum) from Sri Lanka — visually distinct from cassia cinnamon sticks (which are thick, hard, hollow cylinders) by their multiple thin, papery layers rolled together like a scroll. These certified organic Ceylon cinnamon sticks from Just Natural Herbs are whole bark rolls with a sweet, delicate, complex flavour — ideal for infusing liquids, mulling, and grinding fresh at the table.

Contains cinnamaldehyde, antioxidant polyphenols, and manganese. Significantly lower coumarin than cassia — safe for regular use.

Certified organic by the Soil Association. Plastic-free. Available in 100g.

Infuse in mulled wine, chai, hot chocolate, and spiced cider. Add whole to rice dishes and biryanis. Use in stewed fruits, poaching liquids, and compotes. Grind fresh for the most aromatic cinnamon powder. Use in slow-cooked tagines and curries.

Recipe idea — Spiced Chai: Simmer 400ml whole milk with 1 Ceylon cinnamon stick, 3 cardamom pods (bruised), 4 cloves, 1 star anise, and ½ tsp freshly grated ginger for 10 minutes. Add 1 tbsp loose Assam tea and simmer 2 minutes. Strain, sweeten with honey, and serve. A warming, aromatic chai where the delicate Ceylon cinnamon adds complexity without overpowering the other spices.

Ingredients: Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks.

FAQs

How do I tell Ceylon from cassia cinnamon sticks?
Ceylon sticks are composed of many thin, soft, papery layers rolled together — you can break them with your fingers. Cassia sticks are thick, hard, hollow cylinders — you need a hammer or nutcracker to break them. Ceylon has a lighter, sweeter flavour; cassia is stronger and more pungent.

Can I grind Ceylon cinnamon sticks?
Yes — because the layers are soft and papery, Ceylon sticks grind very easily in a spice grinder or high-powered blender, producing a fine, fragrant powder far more aromatic than pre-ground cinnamon. Use immediately after grinding for maximum flavour.

Are these gluten-free?
Yes — pure cinnamon bark is naturally gluten-free.