# Silonka — Full Content Index

> Buy authentic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) and premium spices from Sri Lanka. Ships to USA, UK & Europe.

## About Silonka

Silonka is a premium direct-to-consumer spice brand specialising in single-origin Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), Ceylon black pepper, cloves, and cardamom sourced directly from smallholder farms in Sri Lanka. All products are hand-harvested, sun-dried, and processed in small batches without artificial additives or fillers. Silonka ships to the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe.

Founded with the mission of connecting consumers directly to the farmers of Sri Lanka's hill country, Silonka provides full traceability — every batch is linked to its farm of origin.

## Products

### Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks
- True cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), not cassia
- Hand-rolled into multi-layered quills by Ceylonese artisans
- Extremely low coumarin content (safe for daily use)
- Sourced from the Southern Province, Sri Lanka
- Available in 50g, 100g, 200g, and bulk quantities
- URL: https://www.silonka.co/shop

### Ceylon Black Pepper
- Single-origin Ceylon black pepper
- Sun-dried for 3–5 days after harvest
- Higher piperine content vs. generic pepper
- URL: https://www.silonka.co/shop

### Ground Ceylon Cinnamon Powder
- Stone-ground from Ceylon cinnamon quills
- No fillers, anti-caking agents, or artificial additives
- URL: https://www.silonka.co/shop

### Spice Gift Sets
- Curated collections combining cinnamon, pepper, and cardamom
- URL: https://www.silonka.co/shop

## Shop & Ordering

- **Shop All**: https://www.silonka.co/shop
- **Bulk Orders** (restaurants, cafés, food businesses): https://www.silonka.co/bulk-order
- **Contact / Custom Orders**: hello@silonka.co

Shipping destinations: United States, United Kingdom, and all EU member states. Standard and express shipping available. Tracked delivery.

## The Craft

### How Ceylon Cinnamon Is Made
1. **Harvest** — Timed to the monsoon season when essential oils peak. Spices hand-picked at perfect ripeness.
2. **Peel** — Skilled artisans strip the outer bark and peel the inner layers using traditional tools.
3. **Roll** — The peeled inner bark is hand-rolled into multi-layered quills unique to Ceylonese cinnamon.
4. **Cure** — Dried in the shade (never direct sun) to preserve sweet taste and golden colour.
5. **Quality Control** — Every batch tested against EU food safety standards before shipment.

Full craft details: https://www.silonka.co/craft

## Origins

### Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
- Native to Sri Lanka; the island was historically the world's sole commercial source
- Grown primarily in the Southern and Western Provinces (Matara, Galle, Kalutara districts)
- The harvest follows the northeast monsoon; farmers pick by hand at peak ripeness
- Distinguished from cassia by its multi-layered quill structure, tan colour, and low coumarin content

### Ceylon Black Pepper
- Grown in the Kandy and Matale districts of Sri Lanka's Central Province
- Harvested when berries are green and plump with essential oils
- Sun-dried 3–5 days; skin wrinkles and darkens to matte black

Full origins story: https://www.silonka.co/origins

## Blog Articles

- [What is Ceylon Cinnamon?](https://www.silonka.co/blog/what-is-ceylon-cinnamon) — True cinnamon vs cassia comparison
- [Ceylon Cinnamon Health Benefits](https://www.silonka.co/blog/ceylon-cinnamon-health-benefits) — Research-backed benefits
- [Ceylon Cinnamon vs Cassia](https://www.silonka.co/blog/ceylon-cinnamon-vs-cassia) — Key differences, coumarin, taste
- [Antioxidant Properties](https://www.silonka.co/blog/antioxidant-properties-ceylon-cinnamon) — Antioxidant research
- [Heart Health](https://www.silonka.co/blog/ceylon-cinnamon-heart-health) — Cardiovascular benefits
- [Diabetes & Blood Sugar](https://www.silonka.co/blog/ceylon-cinnamon-diabetes) — Blood sugar regulation studies
- [Healthy Diet Guide](https://www.silonka.co/blog/boost-healthy-diet-ceylon-cinnamon) — How to use in daily cooking
- [Ceylon Black Pepper](https://www.silonka.co/blog/ceylon-black-pepper-black-gold) — Premium Ceylon pepper guide
- [Ceylon Cardamom](https://www.silonka.co/blog/ceylon-cardamom-queen-of-spices) — Cardamom sourced from Sri Lanka

## Contact & Social

- **Email**: hello@silonka.co
- **Phone**: +94-76-695-1393
- **Address**: 193/4 Main Street, Mattegoda, Sri Lanka
- **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/_silonka_/
- **Facebook**: https://www.facebook.com/share/188EST6DJL/
- **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silonka/

## Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.silonka.co/privacy-policy)
- [Refund Policy](https://www.silonka.co/refund-policy)
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.silonka.co/terms-and-conditions)