During my brief visit to Sri Lanka, we went on several foodie adventures, including a visit to the Gradely Cinnamon Estate, ...

Narrator: Ceylon cinnamon is native to just one region of the world, and producing it requires hours of delicate work. Even the most skilled workers can make only a few pounds of quills a day.

Ceylon cinnamon sticks are 'flaky' textured bark quills. They break up easily. Saigon cinnamon sticks (Cassia) are solid, non ...

True cinnamon, or Ceylon cinnamon, is characterized by a light brown colour and quills that are paper thin and twist into one spiral. Such quills are brittle and break up easily, giving a sweet ...

Unprocessed cinnamon bark as well as virgin quills from their harvest were brought in different ways. Those who process cinnamon also brought their equipment to get it blessed at the temple. A ...