Ceylon cinnamon (also known as Cinnamomum verum and true cinnamon) and cassia cinnamon (also known as Cinnamomum cassia and Chinese cinnamon). Both types are just sold as "cinnamon" in the U.S ...

And why is it so expensive? Ceylon cinnamon is named after the old British name for Sri Lanka, and it is often considered "real" cinnamon. It is made from the dried inner bark of a tree called ...

Ceylon cinnamon is considered to be the true cinnamon and is less common and more expensive. Cassia cinnamon, on the other hand, is more commonly used and less expensive but contains higher levels ...