Sri Lankan cinnamon is renowned for its subtle warm and woody flavour. It is considered to be the best in the world. It has a sweet aromatic fragrance, and is commonly used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Whole cinnamon quills can be used to infuse flavour into soups, stews, curries, tagines, fruit compotes, sauces and preserves. It is a common ingredient in chai and is also used for its health benefits.