Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks – 3.5-Inch True Cinnamon Quills from Sri Lanka, USDA Organic & Kosher Certified, Non-GMO, Premium for Baking, Beverages & Crafts

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks from Spicy Organic are true cinnamon — Cinnamomum verum — sourced directly from the spice gardens of Sri Lanka, the only country that produces authentic Ceylon cinnamon at the quality and scale the world demands. These 3.5-inch quills are everything that distinguishes Ceylon from grocery store Cassia: thin, papery, loosely layered bark that rolls into delicate tubes, a naturally sweet and floral aroma with no harsh edges, and naturally very low coumarin levels — making them the cinnamon of choice for daily use. USDA Certified Organic, Kosher, Non-GMO, and gluten-free.

✓ USDA Certified Organic  |  ✓ Kosher Certified  |  ✓ Non-GMO  |  ✓ Gluten-Free  |  ✓ 100% True Ceylon — Cinnamomum verum  |  ✓ 3.5-Inch Quills from Sri Lanka

Ceylon cinnamon sticks vs. Cassia cinnamon sticks — how to tell them apart

Both are sold as "cinnamon sticks" but they are completely different products from different plants:

• Ceylon cinnamon sticks (Cinnamomum verum — these sticks) are formed from multiple thin, papery layers of inner bark rolled together into a fragile, loosely layered quill. When you look at the cross-section of a Ceylon stick, you can see the layers clearly — like a cigar made of thin paper. The flavor is delicate, sweet, and floral. Ceylon is naturally very low in coumarin, making it suitable for regular, daily use.
• Cassia cinnamon sticks (Cinnamomum cassia — our Organic Cassia Cinnamon Sticks) are made from a single thick, hard layer of bark rolled into a dense, solid tube. Much harder and more difficult to break or grind. The flavor is bold, spicy-sweet, and intensely pungent. Cassia is higher in coumarin and is better suited for occasional use in bold applications like mulled wine, biryani, and holiday baking where its robust character is an asset.

The visual test: Snap or bend the stick. Ceylon breaks easily into layers — you can crumble it with your fingers. Cassia is hard as wood and will not crumble. This difference in texture tells you everything about the variety.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For guidance on therapeutic cinnamon supplementation, consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Why Sri Lanka — the only true source of Cinnamomum verum

Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) originated in Sri Lanka — the word "Ceylon" is the island's former colonial name — and the southwestern lowlands around Galle, Matara, and Negombo have been producing the world's finest cinnamon for over 2,000 years. The warm, humid tropical climate and generations of skilled cultivation expertise create the precise conditions for the thin, delicately flavored bark that defines true Ceylon cinnamon.

Our sticks are harvested by hand from mature cinnamon trees, carefully peeled, and rolled into the characteristic multi-layered quills by skilled artisans who have practiced the craft for generations. The inner bark is left to dry and curl naturally into the fragile, papery tubes that immediately distinguish genuine Ceylon from the solid, dense Cassia sticks found in most grocery stores.

How to use Ceylon cinnamon sticks — with quantities and recipes

Beverages — the primary use:

• Chai tea (4 cups): Add 1–2 Ceylon cinnamon sticks to your chai pot alongside 4 cardamom pods, 1 tsp ginger, 4 cloves, and black pepper. Simmer in milk and water 8–10 minutes. Ceylon's delicate sweetness blends harmoniously with cardamom and ginger without overwhelming them. Pairs naturally with our Organic Green Cardamom Pods and Organic Whole Cloves.
• Cinnamon-infused coffee: Place 1 Ceylon stick in your coffee pot or French press before brewing — or add to the filter basket. The stick releases its delicate sweetness into the coffee without the sharpness of Cassia.
• Golden milk: Simmer 1 stick in 2 cups milk alongside ½ tsp turmeric, black pepper, and honey. Remove before serving. The stick infuses the milk slowly for a cleaner, less grainy golden milk than powder.
• Iced cinnamon tea: Steep 1 stick in 2 cups boiling water for 10 minutes. Cool and refrigerate. Sweeten with honey. Serve over ice with lemon. A naturally sweet, caffeine-free summer drink.
• Mulled wine (per bottle): Use 2 Ceylon sticks alongside 6–8 cloves, 6 allspice berries, and orange peel. Ceylon's milder character produces a more elegant, less spicy mulled wine than Cassia — better for those who prefer a subtler winter drink.

Cooking and baking:

• Rice and pilaf: Add 1 stick to the cooking water for fragrant, gently spiced rice. Remove before serving. Ceylon's delicacy works better than Cassia in subtle preparations where you do not want overpowering spice.
• Poaching liquid: Add 1–2 sticks when poaching pears, peaches, or quince in wine or sugar syrup. Ceylon infuses a delicate warmth without asserting itself.
• Oatmeal and porridge: Simmer 1 stick in the cooking liquid for naturally sweet, fragrant oatmeal — remove before serving or leave in for a decorative garnish.
• Grinding to powder: Because Ceylon sticks are soft and layered, they can be easily broken by hand and ground in a spice grinder to produce fresh Ceylon cinnamon powder — more aromatic and complex than pre-ground powder. Use immediately for maximum freshness.

Holiday crafts and home fragrance:

• Simmering pot: Add 2–3 sticks to a pot of water with orange peel, cloves, and star anise. Simmer on very low heat — your home will fill with the sweet, warm fragrance of real cinnamon for hours.
• Wreaths and garlands: Bundle sticks with twine for rustic Christmas wreaths, table centerpieces, and gift wrapping. Ceylon sticks are lighter and more fragrant than Cassia sticks for decorative use.
• Ornaments: Hang individual sticks from ribbon as natural, fragrant tree ornaments. The cinnamon fragrance lasts through the holiday season.
• Potpourri: Combine broken Ceylon stick pieces with dried orange peel, cloves, cardamom pods, and rose petals for a naturally fragrant bowl arrangement.

Ceylon cinnamon sticks vs. Ceylon cinnamon powder — when to use which

• Use sticks for infusions, beverages, and dishes where you simmer cinnamon in liquid and remove before serving. Sticks release flavor slowly and cleanly — no powder residue. Also use for crafts, decor, and garnishing.
• Use powder for baking where cinnamon needs to be distributed evenly throughout a batter or dough, and for any application where you want it fully incorporated. Our Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder is ground from the same Sri Lankan source.
• Grind sticks fresh: Break sticks into pieces and grind in a spice grinder for freshly ground Ceylon powder more aromatic than pre-ground. Use immediately.
• Conversion: 1 Ceylon cinnamon stick (3.5 inches) ≈ ½ tsp ground cinnamon powder.

Why Spicy Organic Ceylon cinnamon sticks

• USDA Certified Organic, every batch: Cert #0847519, Texas Department of Agriculture. Grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.
• Kosher certified: Third-party Kosher certification for buyers with strict dietary requirements.
• Authenticated source — Sri Lanka only: We source exclusively from Sri Lanka. Every stick is confirmed Cinnamomum verum — not blended with Cassia or grown elsewhere.
• 3.5-inch quills: Consistent length — long enough for mulled wine, chai, and simmering pots. Not short, brittle fragments.
• Thin, layered texture — the Ceylon quality marker: Genuine Ceylon sticks crumble easily between fingers. Hard, dense sticks are Cassia regardless of labeling.
• Non-GMO, gluten-free, additive-free: 100% pure Ceylon bark — nothing else.
• Resealable stand-up pouch: Airtight seal preserves the delicate floral fragrance of Ceylon between uses.
• Packed fresh in McKinney, Texas.

Available sizes and cinnamon companions

Choose your size:

• 4 oz — ideal for occasional use, crafts, or trying Ceylon sticks for the first time
• 8 oz — for regular chai drinkers and holiday entertainers
• 16 oz — best value for heavy users, batch chai makers, and crafters

Complete your Ceylon cinnamon collection:

• Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder — same Sri Lanka source, ground fine for baking and daily beverages
• Organic Cassia Cinnamon Sticks — bold, hard sticks for mulled wine, biryani, and applications where intense spice is desired
• Organic Green Cardamom Pods — the essential chai companion to Ceylon cinnamon

Need bulk quantities? Visit our wholesale page for 5 lb to 44 lb pricing.

Storage and shelf life

Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Keep the resealable pouch tightly sealed. Ceylon cinnamon sticks retain peak flavor and fragrance for 3–4 years when properly stored. The delicate papery layers of Ceylon sticks are more susceptible to moisture than the hard Cassia sticks — keep well sealed. Freshness test: bend or crumble a stick — fresh Ceylon crumbles easily and releases an immediate sweet, floral fragrance. Dry, odorless sticks have lost their essential oils.

Product details

• Botanical name: Cinnamomum verum (true Ceylon cinnamon)
• Common names: Ceylon cinnamon sticks, true cinnamon quills, dalchini (Hindi — though technically used for both Cassia and Ceylon)
• Origin: Sri Lanka (Galle and Matara districts)
• Form: Whole dried cinnamon bark quills
• Stick length: 3.5 inches
• Flavor profile: Sweet, delicate, floral — noticeably milder than Cassia
• Coumarin content: Naturally very low (significantly lower than Cassia)
• Certifications: USDA Organic (Cert #0847519), Kosher, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free
• Packaging: Resealable stand-up pouch
• Available sizes: 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz
• Certifying body: Texas Department of Agriculture
• Packed in: McKinney, Texas, USA
• Shelf life: 3–4 years, properly stored

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if cinnamon sticks are real Ceylon or Cassia?
The easiest test: try to bend or crumble the stick. Real Ceylon (Cinnamomum verum) is made of multiple thin, papery layers — it crumbles easily between your fingers and the cross-section shows distinct layers like a rolled-up piece of paper. Cassia sticks are made from a single thick, hard layer of bark — they are rigid, dense, and will not crumble. Looking at the end of the stick tells you everything: layered and fragile = Ceylon; solid and hard = Cassia.

What is the difference between Ceylon cinnamon sticks and Cassia cinnamon sticks?
Ceylon (Cinnamomum verum) is true cinnamon from Sri Lanka — mild, sweet, floral, and naturally very low in coumarin. The sticks are thin and papery. Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) is the common grocery store variety — bold, spicy, and higher in coumarin. The sticks are thick and hard. For daily use in chai, coffee, and beverages: Ceylon. For bold, occasional use in mulled wine and biryani: Cassia. We carry both.

How many Ceylon cinnamon sticks should I use for chai?
Use 1–2 Ceylon cinnamon sticks for a pot of chai serving 4 cups, combined with 4 cardamom pods, 4 cloves, 1 tsp ginger, and black pepper. Simmer in milk and water for 8–10 minutes. Ceylon's milder, sweeter character integrates beautifully with the other chai spices without dominating — unlike Cassia, which can overpower delicate spices at the same quantity.

Can I grind Ceylon cinnamon sticks into powder?
Yes — and this is one of Ceylon sticks' advantages over Cassia. Ceylon's thin, papery texture means it breaks easily by hand and grinds smoothly in a spice grinder with minimal effort. The resulting fresh-ground Ceylon powder is noticeably more aromatic than pre-ground powder. Use immediately after grinding. One 3.5-inch Ceylon stick yields approximately ½ tsp freshly ground Ceylon cinnamon powder.

Are Ceylon cinnamon sticks safe for daily use?
Ceylon cinnamon is naturally very low in coumarin — the compound that makes regular high-dose Cassia consumption a concern for some people. Ceylon is widely considered the safer choice for daily use in beverages, coffee, oatmeal, and wellness routines. For specific therapeutic or supplementation guidance, consult a qualified healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Is Spicy Organic Ceylon cinnamon USDA certified organic and Kosher?
Yes. Our Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks are USDA Certified Organic under Regulations 7 CFR Part 205, Certificate Number 0847519, Texas Department of Agriculture. Also Kosher certified and Non-GMO. Sourced exclusively from certified organic farms in Sri Lanka — confirmed Cinnamomum verum, gluten-free, and 100% pure Ceylon bark with no additives.