Why Ceylon Cinnamon Is So Expensive | So Expensive

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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. One pound of cinnamon quills can cost $27. But not all spices labeled "cinnamon" are the Ceylon variety. Many in the Western market are actually cheaper types of cinnamon called cassia. So what makes Ceylon cinnamon so favorable? And why is it so expensive?

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[mauricebrown]

I'm over 60 years old and I learnt so much from this video that I never new before. Thank you for understanding how much effort goes into this product and the differences in labelling. I hope the heritage of the Ceylon Cinnamon continues for many generations to come.

[namal_att]

Good documentary. I am from Sri Lanka, and there is a trend in here to produce high quality cinnamon with global certification by young generation rather than traditional methods with transparancy

[sarahcampbell]

Excellent documentary. I hope Sri Lanka is able to continue it's great Cinnamon heritage

[Ryanhelpmeunderstand]

I love Ceylon Cinnamon! The taste and smell is amazing!!

[yanickbernadeau]

Hoping they make a good profit, it's a hard job, I really appreciate their hard work, please let them know we're appreciated their hard work

[positivelastaction]

I add Ceylon cinnamon to my smoothies - adds amazing flavor and provides ample antioxidants.

[Ceylonherbsmarket]

Ceylon cinnamon is the only "true cinnamon" which have in the world..

[Therealtuxedo]

Yet Sri Lanka has still yet to patent its own high quality luxury cinnamon brand with premium packaging, even with black pepper. It simply sells it to western brands to resell.

[cleancutguy]

I'm not surprised here in the US, we get the cheap cinnamon with high tag price

[phyllisschaffer]

I just watched this video, as I switched to eating ceylon cinnamon last year, and staying away from cassia cinnamon. There are a lot of fraudulent ceylon cinnamon products in this country, and thru research and watching videos, I will be able to hopefully order something authentic.

[shenethwaduthantri]

Great Vedio. BUT cinnamon is not that expensive here in srilanka. Processed 1 pound cost around 3.5-5 USD

[adityarao]

Never knew about cassia. Why cant we simply get what we are asking for. Almost everything nowadays has a substitute and the consumer has to keep reseraching. From olive oil, to cinnamon. Such a pain.

[ranganadilip]

Good documentary about ceylon cinnamon.

[viktoriiastoieva]

Agree 100% They say it is a hard scrupulous work that takes long time (what is true), but they didn't mention that workers are paid no more than 2$ a day for it!! And those big packages of barks are bought for cents, but sold for 30$. It is obvious why their children aren't interested in the sphere, because they see how their fathers work hard having no choice, but still live in poverty for 40 years. rotten world

[Queen]

Each time l take ceylon cinnamon, l remember your documentary

[feberuizguzman]

Gracias porque éste video, tambien nos lo pusieron en español.

[Ceylonherbsmarket]

We are export container loads to Europe, USA, Australia, Chile, Peru ect. Any grade in any quantity

[chamaradeshan]

Ceylon cinnamon is very taste and helthy.

[BigSkyGuyWhy]

You give the impression that these producers of cinnamon are paid well. When the simple reason it's expensive it's exploitation and exaggerated markup by the retailer lol

[martianme]

Shout out to Sri Lankinians . . Good stuff 🐱