Ceylon cinnamon sticks, also known as cinnamon quills, are a popular spice used in a wide range of dishes worldwide. To ensure the highest quality and flavor for our customers, at Acril Tea, we take great care in producing and sorting our cinnamon grades. Firstly, our commercial grades include ALBA, which is the top-grade and most expensive cinnamon on the market. Additionally, we offer other grades such as C5 Special, C5, C4, M5, M4, H1, and H2, each with its unique flavor profile.
Moreover, when producing our cinnamon quills, we consider the diameter size of the sticks to sort them into the appropriate grade. Furthermore, we use a combination of traditional and modern techniques to ensure the cinnamon is of the highest quality and meets our strict standards.
In conclusion, at Acril Tea, we are committed to producing the best quality cinnamon quills for our customers. So, you can trust that our cinnamon will add a delightful flavor and aroma to your dishes.
Commercial cinnamon grades on the market
C5 Special Cinnamon: The second-best quality cinnamon grade, after Alba. Further, it is very similar to the ALBA cinnamon grade.
C5 Cinnamon: People highly seek this grade of Ceylon cinnamon for its character, taste, smell, and excellent flavor.
C4 Cinnamon: C4 Cinnamon grade is highly demanded for its smoothness, exquisite fragrance, pale, tan-yellow color, and sweet taste.
Mexican grades
M5 Cinnamon: This grade is relatively rougher in texture and thinner in appearance.
M4 Cinnamon: 19 mm in average size, and this grade shows a rough texture. It is similar to the M5 cinnamon grade.
Hamburg cinnamon grades
H1 Cinnamon: This is the most common cinnamon in South America. And it comes in rough cinnamon bark.
H2 Cinnamon: It’s thicker than the H1 grade. It consists of golden-yellow cinnamon quills of high quality.
Quilling No. 1 and No. 2: We collect larger and smaller quillings as a result of cutting and bailing cinnamon to produce this grade.
Cinnamon Powder: Cinnamon is made from the dried bark of evergreen trees. Further, the ground cinnamon powder has a sweet, spicy flavor and aroma.
Cinnamon grading glossary
- Quills
We grade the Cinnamon quills based on their diameter, the number of quills per kilogram, and the extent of foxing.
- Cut quills
We grade the cut cinnamon quills based on their diameter, color, and extent of foxing
- Quillings
Quillings may contain featherings and chips up to 5% by mass.
- Featherings
Featherings may contain up to 10% by mass of chips.
- Chips
We make chips from well-dried, hand-picked, clean, unpeeled cinnamon bark.
In conclusion, the quality and flavor of cinnamon depend on several factors, including the grading process. At Acril Tea, we take great care in producing and sorting our cinnamon grades to ensure the highest quality for our customers. Our commercial grades include ALBA, C5 Special, C5, C4, M5, M4, H1, and H2, each with its own unique flavor profile.
We offer competitive pricing and a commitment to quality, ensuring that you receive the best product possible. Therefore, look no further than Acril for your cinnamon needs. Contact us today to learn more about our cinnamon grades and wholesale options.
