1960s
The first estate
M. Somapala Amaratunga purchases a small cinnamon estate in Galle and begins a new chapter rooted in the land.
Our story · Since the 1960s
Rooted in the land.
Carried through generations.
A family legacy shaped by honest work, Sri Lanka’s southern soil and a lasting respect for true Ceylon cinnamon.
Estate archiveGalleSri Lanka
The story of Kurunda
A small estate.
A lasting vision.
In the 1960s, M. Somapala Amaratunga was an ambitious auto electrician from Sri Lanka’s southern coast. He followed his passion for the land and purchased a small cinnamon estate in the heart of Galle.
What began as a modest venture grew into Kurunda: a symbol of dedication, family heritage and the island’s rich agricultural tradition.
Passed down through generations, the plantation continues to cultivate and harvest pure Ceylon cinnamon by hand, with care and respect for nature. Every quill carries not only the flavour of Sri Lanka’s finest spice, but the legacy of a man who believed in honest work and the land he loved.
Carefully prepared in Galle
From the estate, by hand“
Every quill carries the character of the land, the patience of the craft and the care of the family that shaped it.
THE KURUNDA WAY
A family journey
Then, now and what comes next.
Generations
Tradition continued
Knowledge, care and traditional practices pass through the family, preserving the character of true Ceylon cinnamon.
Today
Sri Lanka to Australia
Kurunda brings its cinnamon heritage to Australian homes while keeping cultivation and craft close to its origin.
01
Authenticity
Only true Ceylon cinnamon, grown in the place it naturally belongs.
02
Craft
Careful harvesting by hand and traditional knowledge in every stage.
03
Continuity
A family responsibility to protect the land and the legacy it carries.