Indonesian Vanilla Beans are sweet with a unique smoky/woody flavor. The flavor is perfect for richer deserts and recipes that call for chocolate, caramel, or other deep flavors. These beans are similar to the Tahitian and Tonga vanilla beans.

Indian vanilla beans are very similar to Madagascar vanilla. These gourmet grade vanilla beans are huge and contain a very large abundance of seeds. Many will contest that the sweet woodsy flavor profile of these beans are superior to that of the Bourbon-Madagascar variety.

Vanilla produced in Uganda is incredible. The aroma is earthy with tones of milk-chocolate. The flavor is very bold as these vanilla beans produce a very high amount of vanillin making them perfect for rich desserts and chocolates.

Palm-fringed beaches, rainforests, lagoons and warm blue water make up the beautiful paradise where these rare and highly sought after vanilla beans are grown. Tonga vanilla beans are extremely bold and pronounced with a very unique aroma and flavor profile.

Bourbon vanilla has a traditional flavor and is the most popular type of vanilla. Bourbon vanilla from Papua New Guinea (PNG) comes from the fruit of an orchid variety called Vanilla Planifolia and is rich in the natural organic compound called vanillin. Bourbon beans have a creamy, sweet, smooth and mellow flavor. Use Bourbon vanilla for applications that require a traditional vanilla flavor.

Grade B Mexican vanilla beans (also called extract beans) contain significantly less moisture and are less attractive. They are smaller and contain many imperfections (splits and cracks), unlike our premium Grade A beans. Mexican Vanilla Beans are rich and smooth with subtle tones of smoke and spice.

Rich and smooth with subtle tones of smoke characterize the flavor of these premium Mexican Vanilla Beans. Perfect for many baked goods, so try them in creme sauces, ice cream, and other wonderful desserts or recipes.

Grade B Tahitian vanilla beans (also called extract beans) contain significantly less moisture and are less attractive. They are much smaller and contain many imperfections (splits and cracks), unlike our premium Grade A beans. Don't worry though, because the flavor isn’t in the appearance. These beans will work just fine in your homemade vanilla extract, but are not ideal for baking or cooking with. Tahitian vanilla aroma is flowery, fruity and anisic with a smooth flavor. They are often decribed as smelling like licorice, cherries, or wine.

Tahitian vanilla beans from Papua New Guinea (PNG) are generally shorter, plumper, and contain a much higher oil and water content than Bourbon beans. The aroma is flowery, fruity and anisic with a smooth flavor. They are often decribed as smelling like licorice, cherries, or wine. Gourmet pastry chefs love to work with the Tahitian (Tahitensis) variety, which are perfect for many applications.

There are two types of Tahitian vanilla beans; those from Tahiti and those from Papua New Guinea. This is the real deal. Vanilla from Tahiti is incredible with an aroma that is floral with tones of ripe fruit. The flavor is rich of chocolate, licorice and caramel. Hand's down our favorite!