| Ceylon cinnamon | Cassia |
|---|---|
| Derived from the plan Cinnamomum zeylanicum | Derived from the plan cinnamon cassia |
| Indigenous to Sri Lanka | Originates from the china, Indonesia, viatnam |
| Negligible levels of coumarin < 0.004% | High levels of coumarin < 5% |
| Expensive | Cheap |
| Mild Flavor and aroma | Intense flavor and aroma |
| Handcrafted into the multiple layered sticks | Thick single layer of bark naturally curled in to a stick |
| Soft and easy to break | Hard and harder to break |
| Light to golden brown color | Dark reddish brown color |
| Countless health benefits | Toxic in prolonged use |
