The Cinnamon Tale
Let us tell you a story ...
Cinnamon is one of the rarest, ancient and most precious spices in the ancient world.
The art of processing authentic Ceylon cinnamon dates back to centuries when the Ceylon cinnamon quill was perfected. Now, the mastery is followed by the current generations and will be by the ones to come. This unique processing method, its flavour and medicinal benefits have made Ceylonese cinnamon a national treasure.
The rarity of cinnamon
has always been celebrated all around the world. It used to be a gift for monarchs; Arabs tried to hold full monopoly status due to cinnamon’s worth, and it is a symbol of luxe status among Europeans.
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If the question was how all it started
By 1518, Portuguese voyagers discovered cinnamon in Ceylon (currently known as Sri Lanka). The Portuguese conquered Ceylon and gained complete control and monopoly over the cinnamon trade for over a century. Later, the Ceylon kingdom made allies with the Dutch to overthrow the Portuguese of their power. However, The Dutch kept Ceylon in debt for military services,
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Controlling the cinnamon trade for over 150 years. Regardless, the sovereign rights of the spice land now belong to Sri Lanka, and Savour Route is delighted to take you on this journey.
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