Ceylon Spice Supplier for the UK

Factory-direct from Sri Lanka to British businesses

Leafy Ceylon is a Ceylon spice supplier for the UK and a manufacturer with its own factories in Sri Lanka. We supply British spice brands, bakeries, tea companies, caterers, delis, soap makers and private-label businesses with true Ceylon cinnamon, pure Ceylon tea, black and white pepper, nutmeg, mace, cloves, turmeric, ginger, moringa, hibiscus and fruit flours, all processed in our ISO 22000, GMP and HACCP certified, FDA registered facility.

Share your product, grade, quantity and UK postcode, and our export team will send a clear quotation within 24 to 48 hours.

UK businesses can buy Ceylon spices in bulk direct from Leafy Ceylon, a Ceylon spice supplier for the UK that manufactures in its own Sri Lankan factories. Orders start from 30 kg (flexible to suit your business), dispatch 7 to 14 days after confirmation, and samples can be arranged before you order.

Updated November 2026 · Leafy Ceylon, Sri Lanka

• Manufacturer: Leafy Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd., with its own factories in Sri Lanka
• International presence: registered companies in Sri Lanka and the USA (Leafy Ceylon LLC), serving buyers worldwide
• UK phone: +44 7463 780624
• Credentials: ISO 22000 · GMP · HACCP · FDA registered
• Signature product: true Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) in Alba, Continental, Mexican and Hamburg grades
• Also supplied: pure Ceylon black tea, black and white pepper, nutmeg, mace, cloves, turmeric, ginger, moringa (Moringa oleifera), hibiscus, lemongrass, green banana flour and fruit powders
• Forms: quills, cut sticks, whole spices, tea grades, powders and tea-cut leaves
• Minimum order: 30 kg, flexible to suit your requirement
• Lead time: 7 to 14 days from order confirmation to dispatch
• Samples: available, arranged for each buyer
• Delivery: DHL, FedEx and EMS for smaller orders; sea freight for larger volumes
• Packing: bulk sacks and cartons, retail pouches or your own private label

British buyers most often order true Ceylon cinnamon, pure Ceylon tea and whole and ground spices, followed by moringa powder, hibiscus and gluten-free fruit flours. Each product page lists the grades, forms and packing available.

1. Ceylon cinnamon: delicate, sweet and layered quills, cut sticks and fine powder of true cinnamon, the species Kew’s Plants of the World Online lists as Cinnamomum verum. A favourite with artisan bakers and premium spice brands.
2. Ceylon tea: bright, brisk black tea grades for breakfast blends and afternoon tea.
3. Whole and ground spices: black pepper, white pepper, nutmeg, mace, cloves, turmeric and ginger for blends, curries and festive baking.
4. Moringa: vibrant green leaf powder and tea-cut leaves for smoothie blends, herbal teas and private-label pouches.
5. Hibiscus and lemongrass: deep ruby hibiscus and citrusy lemongrass for herbal infusions, cordials and festive sorrel.
6. Flours and fruit powders: green banana flour, cassava flour and tropical fruit powders for gluten-free baking and smoothie brands.

UK businesses use our spices and botanicals in spice jars and blends, bakery and festive ranges, tea and infusion lines, ready meals and catering, smoothie powders, natural soaps and gift boxes. One order can combine several products, which suits brands building a complete range.

• Spice brands and blenders: Ceylon cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, mace and cloves for premium jars, garam masala, mixed spice and mulling blends.
• Bakeries and patisseries: cinnamon and nutmeg for hot cross buns, Chelsea buns, mince pies, Christmas cake and cinnamon rolls.
• Tea companies and cafés: pure Ceylon black tea, hibiscus, lemongrass and moringa for loose-leaf caddies, tea bags and iced tea.
• Caterers and food manufacturers: turmeric, ginger, black pepper and curry leaf powder for curries, sauces and ready meals.
• Health food and smoothie brands: moringa powder, green banana flour and fruit powders for blends and baking mixes.
• Soap, candle and gift makers: turmeric and moringa powders for natural-colour soaps, dried rose petals and marigolds for bath blends, and whole blue lotus flowers for botanical decor, candles and gift boxes.
• Private label: your brand and pack size, made through our private label and contract manufacturing service.

Ceylon spices are part of food culture right across the UK, from Birmingham’s Balti Triangle and Leicester’s Golden Mile to Brixton’s Caribbean kitchens, London’s artisan bakeries and Edinburgh’s tea rooms.

• Birmingham, Leicester, Bradford and Manchester: warm, fragrant cooking traditions rely on cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, turmeric and ginger, from biryani and korma to masala chai.
• London, Bristol and Birmingham: Caribbean families celebrate Christmas with sorrel, a spiced hibiscus drink with ginger, cinnamon and cloves, and bake rich black cake and spiced bun at Easter.
• London, Bath and Edinburgh: artisan bakers, chocolatiers and tea rooms choose true Ceylon cinnamon for its gentle sweetness in buns, pastries and afternoon tea.
• Nationwide: British tea drinkers have loved bright Ceylon black tea for generations, and delis, farm shops and online brands in every region build spice and tea ranges from Sri Lankan origin.

Buying from Leafy Ceylon means buying straight from the manufacturer. Our own factories in Sri Lanka dry, grade, cut, mill and pack every product, so UK buyers receive the very best Ceylon quality at factory-direct prices, backed by three decades of sourcing experience.

• Factory-direct pricing: your order goes straight from our factories to your business, so more of your budget goes into the product.
• Quality managed at the source: we control every step, from fresh bark, leaf and flower to the sealed, labelled pack.
• An established international business: with registered companies in Sri Lanka and the USA, Leafy Ceylon supplies brands and importers in many countries.
• Certified processing: Leafy Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd. is ISO 22000, GMP and HACCP certified and FDA registered.
• Laboratory reports: test reports available for selected products, shared on request. See our quality assurance and certifications.
• Made to your specification: cinnamon grade, quill length, cut size, mesh size and packing tailored to your product.

Ordering takes four simple steps: send your requirement, receive a quotation within 24 to 48 hours, approve samples if you wish, and we dispatch 7 to 14 days after confirmation by courier or sea freight to your premises, warehouse or fulfilment partner.

1. Send your requirement: product, grade, quantity, packing and UK postcode through our contact form or WhatsApp.
2. Receive your quotation: clear pricing, specifications and delivery options within 24 to 48 hours.
3. Approve samples: samples can be provided accordingly so you can check colour, aroma and cut.
4. Confirm and dispatch: DHL, FedEx or EMS for smaller and urgent orders, sea freight for larger volumes, with export documents prepared by our team.

Minimum order starts at 30 kg and is flexible for new brands and mixed orders. Read more about our international shipping and export services.

Leafy Ceylon is a manufacturer. Our own factories in Sri Lanka process and pack every product, so UK buyers purchase factory-direct with the very best quality at a lower cost.

Yes. We deliver to businesses throughout the UK by DHL, FedEx, EMS and sea freight, and quote the best option for your postcode and order size.

Our minimum order is 30 kg and it is flexible. We happily agree a smaller trial or a mixed order for new brands and growing businesses.

Yes, samples can be provided accordingly. Tick the samples box in the quote form or mention it on WhatsApp, and we will arrange them for you.

Bakeries usually choose fine cinnamon powder for doughs and fillings, and Continental or Mexican grade quills for mulled wine, decorations and premium retail jars.

Yes. We supply pure Ceylon black tea in popular grades for breakfast and afternoon blends, packed fresh at origin in Sri Lanka.

Yes. We pack spices, teas and powders under your own brand in your chosen pouch, tin or bag size, ready for UK shelves and online stores.

Share the product, grade or form, quantity, packing preference and UK postcode. We reply with a quotation within 24 to 48 hours.

Tell us what you need and our export team will reply within 24 to 48 hours with a clear quotation and sample options. Prefer to talk? Call us in the UK on +44 7463 780624.