I'd gotten used to okay cinnamon from the grocery store, so I didn't expect to notice a difference. Ramanrasa's Ceylon cinnamon actually smells like walking into a bakery. I only use half a teaspoon in my morning coffee and the flavor still comes through.
Exceptional spices.
Rooted in Ceylon.
Bring the richness of Sri Lanka to your everyday cooking.
New Batch Arriving October 17
Our next shipment from Sri Lanka arrives in Houston October 17. Leave your email and we'll tell you the moment it's ready to order.
Sri Lankan Origin. Houston Roots.
Meet your everyday essentials.
Five ingredients. Endless possibilities.
Know what's in your cinnamon
In the US, a label that says "cinnamon" can mean either of two different species. Start here.
- Start hereWhat is true cinnamon?Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) and Cassia are different plants sold under the same word. Here is how to tell them apart.Know your cinnamon
- SpeciesCeylon vs. CassiaA side-by-side of the two species: flavor, appearance and what to look for on a label.Compare the two
- ChemistryWhat is coumarin?The compound that separates Cassia from Ceylon, and what published testing shows about each.See the testing
- SafetyCinnamon recall listWhat the lead testing and cinnamon recalls actually mean, and why species is a separate question.Read the breakdown
From our roots
to your kitchen.
Discover the origin behind every pouch.
We partner with family farms in Sri Lanka to bring you spices grown with care - for a brighter, healthier world.
Discover Our StoryForever in
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Our Certifications
Fair Trade
Ensures our farming partners receive fair wages and empowers them to invest in their communities and climate-resilient practices.
USDA Organic
Guarantees our spices are grown without prohibited chemicals, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms. It's the purest flavor nature intended.
GMO Free
Our pouches carry a GMO Free declaration: the spices and ingredients we source are grown and processed without genetically modified organisms. This is our own on-pack declaration, not a third-party registry mark.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Promises every order meets our standard of purity and freshness -- if you're not completely satisfied, we'll make it right.
GI Certified Pure Ceylon Cinnamon
A protected geographical indication by the Sri Lankan government, this certifies that our cinnamon is 100% authentic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), grown and processed only in Sri Lanka.
From our partner farms in Sri Lanka
Grown by our farming partners in Sri Lanka. Hand-harvested, sun-dried and naturally processed, then sealed at origin and shipped to our Houston facility, where we store and fulfil your order.




Easy Apple Crisp with Oats and Ceylon Cinnamon
An easy apple crisp with a crunchy oat topping and Ceylon cinnamon: one 9-inch dish, 375°F, and how much cinnamon to use if yours is cassia.
I started RamanRasa after years in tech, searching for something more meaningful. Growing up around spices, I knew what real quality tasted like — and how far most products had drifted. We source directly, pack at origin, and ship fresh — so what reaches you still carries its origin.
Certified Across Our Supply Chain
Regenerative Organic Certified™
A next-level certification beyond organic, focusing on soil health, animal welfare, and fair treatment of farmworkers — held by our manufacturing and packing partner in Sri Lanka.
FSSC 22000 Certified
A globally recognized food safety management certification that ensures risk-based controls throughout the production chain, held by our manufacturing and packing partner in Sri Lanka.
Star-K Kosher
Our manufacturing partner's Kosher certification confirms that its products and processes adhere to Jewish dietary laws under the supervision of Star-K, a globally trusted Kosher authority.
Independent third-party testing is planned for every batch, with results published once each batch is in our Houston facility.
What Our Customers Say
I started adding the moringa powder to my breakfast smoothie because I wanted something simple I could stick with. By week three I realized I'd stopped reaching for a second coffee in the afternoon. The taste is clean and mild, no grassy aftertaste.
As someone who cooks a lot of South Indian food, I'm picky about turmeric. The Ramanrasa turmeric is deep orange-yellow and the aroma hits you as soon as you open the pouch. My curries look closer to what I grew up with back home.
How it works
Once an item is in stock, we ship from Houston within 2–3 days.
Order
Pick your spices and check out. Your card is charged at checkout.
Harvested & Packed Fresh
Hand-harvested, sun-dried and sealed into retail pouches at origin in Sri Lanka.
Shipped from Houston
In-stock orders ship from Houston within 2–3 days — tracking sent by email.
Freshly Delivered
Free US shipping on orders of $50 and up, anywhere in the lower 48.
Science Behind the Spice
Is Your Grocery Store Cinnamon Ceylon or Cassia? A Brand-by-Brand Label Check
We read the product pages and brand FAQs for 10 popular US cinnamon brands to see which species each one says it sells, and how to read t...
Read more →Easy Apple Crisp with Oats and Ceylon Cinnamon
An easy apple crisp with a crunchy oat topping and Ceylon cinnamon: one 9-inch dish, 375°F, and how much cinnamon to use if yours is cassia.
Read more →Heavy Metals in Spices: What Independent Testing Has Found — And What We're Doing About It
Brand name, price, and "organic" labeling didn't predict which spice products tested clean. Here's what Consumer Reports' testing actuall...
Read more →Single-Origin Black Peppercorns: What It Means and How to Buy Them
What "single-origin" really means on a pepper label, how peppercorns become black pepper, why whole beats ground, and what to check befor...
Read more →How to Make Moringa Tea from Powder (and When to Drink It)
How to make smooth moringa tea from powder: half a teaspoon, water just off the boil and a quick paste so it does not clump. Includes an ...
Read more →What Is Coumarin in Cinnamon? Ceylon vs Cassia: What Testing Shows
Coumarin is a naturally occurring flavoring compound that is far more concentrated in Cassia cinnamon than in Ceylon. Here is what publis...
Read more →Ordering FAQ
Everything you need to know before you order.








