Alba Ceylon Cinnamon
Alba is the finest Ceylon cinnamon quill grade: the thinnest quills, with the palest colour and the smoothest surface. Buyers choose it for retail sticks, premium tea and beverage blends, and any product where the whole quill is visible.
Alba at a glance.
| Product | Alba Ceylon Cinnamon quills |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Cinnamomum verum (syn. Cinnamomum zeylanicum) |
| Plant part | Dried inner bark, rolled into quills |
| Origin | Sri Lanka |
| Grade name | Alba, a Sri Lankan Ceylon cinnamon grade name. National standard: SLS 81:2021, Specification for Ceylon Cinnamon (Sri Lanka Standards Institution). SLS 81:2021 is a priced SLSI publication. CeySpice does not claim certification against it on this website; conformity certificates are arranged per consignment on request. |
| Maximum quill diameter | Up to 6 mm published reference EDB GI guidebook (2022) and Department of Cinnamon Development, Sri Lanka; indicative, not a shipment guarantee |
| Appearance | Thin, tightly rolled quills; light golden to pale tan |
| Aroma and flavour | Delicate, sweet, characteristic Ceylon cinnamon |
| Formats | Full-length quills · Cut sticks |
| Packing | Packing format, net weight, labeling, and any custom requirements are confirmed in the quotation. |
| Order quantities | Trial and bulk orders are quoted according to grade, packing, and destination. The minimum quantity will be specified in your quotation. |
| Lead time | Preparation and dispatch dates are confirmed with your quotation. Transit time depends on the destination and shipping method. |
| Documentation and testing | Please include your testing and certification requirements in your inquiry. Available documentation and any additional testing arrangements will be confirmed before order acceptance. |
| Specification revision | 2026-10-17 · CeySpice operations (Shanu Silva) |
Published guidance versus what we guarantee. The maximum diameter above is the figure published in the Sri Lanka Export Development Board Ceylon Cinnamon GI guidebook for processors and traders (2022) and by the Department of Cinnamon Development, Sri Lanka. Published references give maxima only, so we do not infer a lower limit, and other references and exporters quote slightly different cut-offs.
Published grading references are indicative. The specification guaranteed for your shipment is the one confirmed in your quotation and approved sample. Appearance grade alone does not establish chemical or food-safety properties; agree any tests you need before order acceptance.
Typical applications
- Premium retail cinnamon sticks
- Specialty tea, infusion and beverage blends
- Gourmet, gift and hospitality products
- Any product where the whole quill is on display
Buying notes
- Highest price point of the four grades; quoted per grade, packing and destination.
- Supplied as full-length quills or cut sticks; cut lengths are confirmed in the quotation.
Evaluate Alba before you commit.
Samples are available for qualified wholesale inquiries. Sample contents, any charges, courier arrangements and dispatch timing are confirmed when we respond to your request.
When you request samples, tell us what you will use the cinnamon for and which grades you want to compare. If you need a sample from a specific lot, say so and we will confirm whether one is available.
Alba against the other grades.
| Grade | Tier | Max. quill diameter published reference | Appearance | Best for | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alba This page | Finest | ≤ 6 mm | Thin, tightly rolled quills; light golden to pale tan | Premium retail sticks and specialty products | Request price |
| C5 Special | Fine | ≤ 10 mm | Fine quills; golden brown | Retail packs and quality-focused manufacturing | Request price |
| C5 | Standard | ≤ 12 mm | Medium quills; golden to medium brown | Food manufacturing, blends and grinding | Request price |
| C4 | Value | ≤ 16 mm | Thicker quills; medium brown | Grinding, extraction and processing | Request price |
Maximum quill diameters are from the Sri Lanka Export Development Board Ceylon Cinnamon GI guidebook for processors and traders (2022), shown as indicative guidance. Published grading references are indicative. The specification guaranteed for your shipment is the one confirmed in your quotation and approved sample. Specification revision 2026-10-17.
How an order proceeds.
Inquiry
Grade, approximate quantity, destination and application.
Quotation
Pricing, minimum quantity, packing and dispatch dates in writing.
Sample approval
Your approved sample becomes the reference for the lot.
Check and dispatch
Grade, packing and weight checked; shipped from Colombo with export documents.
Ready to source Ceylon cinnamon?
Tell us the grade, quantity and destination. We reply within 1–2 business days.