Guests at Villa Mayurana enjoy more than the Cinnamon, as breath-taking views are magnificent backdrop to this unique Cinnamon experience. Surrounded by a Cinnamon plantation, this elevated oasis is the perfect setting to discover one of Sri Lanka’s most prized exports and assets – True Cinnamon.

The Portuguese first discovered Cinnamon in Sri Lanka. They identified it as a wild tree, researching its benefits and designing a method to cultivate and harvest it. In time, Cinnamon cultivation and export became one of the prime assets as Sri Lanka produces 90 percent of the world’s supply of True Cinnamon.

While both Sri Lankans as well as tourists to Sri Lanka may enjoy the experience quickly, what few are aware of is that Sri Lanka is the only place in the world where True Cinnamon can be found. And while prices of Cinnamon rocket internationally, Sri Lanka has always appreciated Cinnamon as the curries and sweetmeats often include the use of Cinnamon as an aromatic ingredient.

This spice is used in both sweet and savoury foods, has a highly fragrant aroma and is incredibly beneficial for health and is used frequently in traditional ayurvedic remedies.

Cinnamon isn’t as well known as its tea export counterpart. Many that live and visit Sri Lanka are sure to visit tea plantations and see tea pluckers’, but Cinnamon cultivation is a very unique process, and also a scarcely known operation. It is truly a one of a kind experience that is both interesting and different.

The Cinnamon Experience isn’t just informative; it is also a hands-on experience, encouraging guests to get their hands a little dirty (or Cinnamon-y) and strip down some Cinnamon sticks for themselves. It is paired with delicious Cinnamon teas (iced or hot), and Villa Mayurana’s delicious homemade Cinnamon biscuits.

Guests booked in for a lunchtime get the chance to experience and complete their day with a carefully curated 4-course Cinnamon infused lunch.