Welcome to
Zesty Taprobane
Ceylon Spices
Zesty Taprobane
Ceylon Spices
At Zesty Taprobane, we bring you the true essence of Sri Lanka’s world-famous spices — directly from the lush hills of Kandy area to your kitchen, marketplace or factory anywhere in the world.
Our Vision :
“To share the true flavor of Ceylon spices with the world, while helping our farmers, supporting our communities, and contributing to Sri Lanka’s economic growth.”
Our Mission :
“To share the true taste of Ceylon through fresh, authentic, and ethically sourced spices."
We offer both:
Retail consumer packs – beautifully designed, perfect for gourmet shelves.
Bulk and wholesale exports – trusted by chefs, makers, and spice traders across the globe.
Long before global supermarkets and cargo ships, the world looked to a small island in the Indian Ocean for something rare — spices with soul.
That island is Sri Lanka — a land where cinnamon was once worth its weight in gold, pepper served as medicine, and cloves were gifts fit for royalty. For over 2,000 years, our spices have journeyed along ancient maritime routes, enriching global cuisines and shaping trade.
Today, this legacy lives on — in the misty hills of Kandy, in the hands of small farmers, and in every pack of spice we proudly export to you.
Sri Lanka’s tropical climate, rich soil, and monsoon rains create ideal conditions for growing spices. In the central highlands of Kandy and Matale:
The result? Pure, powerful flavor.
Our land gives our spices their strength — no artificial boosters, just nature.
When it comes to spices, not all origins are equal.
Sri Lankan spices stand out for their purity, potency, and unique natural composition.
Grown in rich tropical soil and harvested by skilled hands, they deliver unmatched flavor intensity and health benefits that set them apart on the global stage.
From Ceylon cinnamon with its ultra-low coumarin content to high-piperine black pepper, Sri Lankan spices are not just ingredients — they're a standard of excellence.
Often referred to as “True Cinnamon,” Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) is native to Sri Lanka — and it is not the same as cassia cinnamon, which is commonly sold in supermarkets worldwide.
Sri Lankan pepper, grown especially in the central highlands (Kandy, Matale, Sabaragamuwa), is prized for its exceptionally high piperine content — the natural compound that gives pepper its heat, aroma, and health benefits.
Sri Lanka was once a vital link on the ancient Maritime Silk Road, supplying prized spices to Europe, the Middle East, and China.
Today, that rich legacy lives on — now carefully packaged and prepared to meet modern global standards.
