The journal

The Ceylon cinnamon journal, notes from the estate.

On the remarkable history of Ceylon cinnamon, the craft of growing it, the economics of fair trade, and the small daily rituals that make it worth the journey.

Education 27 August 2026 · 6 min read

Buying Ceylon Cinnamon in Bulk: 850g Packs, 10kg and 100kg Special Orders

How to buy Ceylon cinnamon sticks and powder in bulk from our family estate: what the 850g packs hold, how 10kg and 100kg special orders are quoted, and how to start an enquiry.

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Recipes 26 August 2026 · 4 min read

Churros for Eating While They Are Warm

Ridged golden churros rolled in cinnamon sugar, with true Ceylon cinnamon turning the warm coating fragrant rather than fierce.

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Craft & Science 25 August 2026 · 4 min read

The Myths of Ceylon Cinnamon: Giant Birds and a Guarded Secret

Giant birds, unreachable cliffs and a price to match. The stories traders told to hide where cinnamon grew, and how the secret finally broke.

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Recipes 23 August 2026 · 5 min read

Cinnamon Sugar: Easy Ways to Use It

Easy cinnamon sugar uses for everyday cooking: toast, coffee, baking, fruit and quick treats, made with real Ceylon cinnamon for a gentler, sweeter flavour.

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Recipes 19 August 2026 · 4 min read

Cinnamon Rolls for the Centre of the Table

Warm cinnamon rolls with deep spirals and soft icing, using true Ceylon cinnamon for fragrance that reaches every folded layer.

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Around the World 18 August 2026 · 6 min read

Canela: How Mexico Fell in Love With True Ceylon Cinnamon

Mexico is one of the biggest buyers of true Ceylon cinnamon on earth, and it uses it everywhere.

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Recipes 16 August 2026 · 6 min read

Cinnamon in Coffee: Simple Ways to Use It Every Morning

How to use cinnamon in coffee and lattes, from a stick in the pot to a dusting on foam, plus easy ways to add real Ceylon cinnamon flavour without extra sugar.

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Recipes 12 August 2026 · 4 min read

French Toast for the First Quiet Hour

A high, golden plate of fluffy French toast, with true Ceylon cinnamon bringing a clear fragrance to the custardy middle.

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Craft & Science 11 August 2026 · 5 min read

What Gives Ceylon Cinnamon Its Aroma

The scent of Ceylon cinnamon lives in a tiny amount of oil hidden inside the bark. Here is what creates it, and why it smells gentler than cassia.

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Education 9 August 2026 · 7 min read

The Coumarin Question: Why Ceylon Cinnamon Is the Gentler Cinnamon

The coumarin question explained simply. Why Ceylon cinnamon is naturally low in coumarin, how it compares to cassia, and why that matters for everyday use.

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Recipes 5 August 2026 · 4 min read

Pumpkin Pancakes for a Slow Start

A warm stack of pumpkin pancakes, where true Ceylon cinnamon keeps the spice fragrant and the breakfast table easy.

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Around the World 4 August 2026 · 4 min read

Sweden's Fika and the Beloved Kanelbulle

How Sweden built a whole ritual around coffee, cake and cinnamon, and why the humble kanelbulle earned its own national day on 4 October.

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Recipes 2 August 2026 · 6 min read

Cinnamon in Savoury Cooking: Curries, Rice, Tagines and More

Cinnamon in savoury cooking is a base note across South Asia and beyond. Here is how to use Ceylon cinnamon in curries, rice and tagines without any sweetness.

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Recipes 29 July 2026 · 4 min read

A Cinnamon Roll Morning Worth Lingering Over

Soft spirals, warm glaze and the gentler fragrance of true Ceylon cinnamon. This is the kind of Wednesday bake that makes the whole morning feel generous.

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Education 26 July 2026 · 6 min read

How to Store Cinnamon So It Stays Fresh (Sticks and Powder)

How to store cinnamon sticks and powder so they keep their aroma. Simple, practical tips on jars, light, heat and how long Ceylon cinnamon really lasts.

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Education 19 July 2026 · 4 min read

Cinnamon and Blood Sugar: What the Research Actually Shows

Cinnamon and blood sugar: the promising research, and why true Ceylon cinnamon is worth making part of your day.

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Recipes 10 July 2026 · 6 min read

Ceylon Cinnamon for Baking: A Baker's Guide to the True Spice

Ceylon cinnamon for baking behaves differently from supermarket cassia. Here is why, how much to use, and the bakes where the true spice truly shines.

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Education 8 July 2026 · 6 min read

Ceylon Cinnamon Benefits: What the Research Actually Says

Ceylon cinnamon benefits explained honestly: the low-coumarin advantage, antioxidants, and hedged blood sugar and anti-inflammatory research, with sources.

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Recipes 8 July 2026 · 6 min read

How to Use Cinnamon Sticks: A Practical Guide

How to use cinnamon sticks for tea, coffee, curries, baking and syrups, plus how to reuse and store them and why true Ceylon cinnamon quills behave so differently.

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Education 6 July 2026 · 4 min read

Is Supermarket Cinnamon Real Cinnamon?

Most supermarket cinnamon in Australia is cassia, not true Ceylon cinnamon.

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History & Heritage 10 March 2026 · 7 min read

The Story of Ceylon Cinnamon

Two thousand years of true Ceylon cinnamon: worth its weight in gold, guarded by invented stories, and fought over by empires. With sources you can follow.

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Recipe & Ritual 1 March 2026 · 3 min read

How to Brew a Proper Ceylon Cinnamon Tea

The daily ritual our family has kept for generations, and the way one customer in Canada drinks 2 to 4 sticks a day. Here's how to do it properly.

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Mission 15 February 2026 · 4 min read

The 60% Goal: Sending More Back to the Growers

Our goal is to return 60% of profit to the growers and the ecosystem behind our cinnamon. Here is why we set it, and what direct trade actually changes.

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Education 26 December 2024 · 3 min read

Ceylon Cinnamon: The Spice We Think Deserves the Crown

Delicately sweet, naturally low in coumarin, and quite different from cassia. Why we think Ceylon cinnamon deserves the crown, and how to tell the two apart.

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Education 11 April 2024 · 5 min read

Ceylon Cinnamon vs Cassia: The Two Spices Sold Under One Name

Ceylon cinnamon vs cassia: both are sold as cinnamon, but they are different spices. Origins, flavour, coumarin, and which one to reach for every day.

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Health & Wellness 24 March 2024 · 4 min read

Cinnamon and PCOS: What the Research Gently Suggests

Cinnamon and PCOS: the early, hedged research on insulin sensitivity and cycles, why Ceylon cinnamon is the sensible daily choice, and honest limits.

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Oils 17 February 2024 · 5 min read

6 Pure Essential Oils to Bring Into Your Day

Six pure essential oils from The Cinnamon Estate: lavender, citronella, lemongrass, black pepper, and our own Ceylon cinnamon bark and leaf.

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Oils 12 February 2024 · 4 min read

Black Pepper Essential Oil: A Warm Scent With a Long History

Black pepper essential oil, from ancient spice routes to a warm, grounding scent in your diffuser and massage blends today.

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Recipes 4 February 2024 · 3 min read

Make Your Own Cinnamon Syrup for Pancakes & Waffles

A simple homemade Ceylon cinnamon syrup for pancakes, waffles, coffee and cocktails. Four ingredients, one saucepan, and it keeps in the fridge for weeks.

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