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Co-Op Pricing Indian Grade A Vanilla Beans (Per Ounce)

$ 14.99 $ 12.00
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Flavor Profile: Caramel, Bourbon, Chocolate
Origin: India
Species: Planifolia
Grade: Gourmet - A
Moisture Content: 28% - 33%
Length: 5 - 6 Inches
UPC/EAN: 5060892514745

Details

The # of quantity you pick is the # of ounces you want to purchase!

Minimum Order Quantity for this Co-Op Priced Items is 2 Ounces, with order increments of 2 ounces

Multiple ounce orders will be combined into larger packages to save on packaging. (For example, if you order 6 ounces, we will ship all 6 ounces in one vacuum sealed bag, unless you choose the extra split convenience fee on the cart/checkout page)


Flavor Profile: These plump vanilla beans are a rich dark brown to black color and have a flavor profile that consists of bourbon, chocolate, and caramel. They are of the Planifolia species and we are absolutely thrilled with how they entice all of the senses.

Introducing our Gourmet Grade A Indian Vanilla Beans, grown on the beautiful Southern Coast of India. These exquisite beans are hand-selected for their superior quality, tantalizing flavor profile, and enchanting aroma, making them the ultimate choice for discerning chefs and passionate home cooks alike. Upon opening the package, you'll be greeted by rich cocoa aroma along with undertones of caramel and bourbon. This captivating fragrance sets the stage for the unparalleled flavor experience that awaits.


Vanilla beans originated in Mexico and are sun cured for months using the traditional drying method. They are now found all over the world from places like Madagascar to Indonesia to Papa New Guinea PNG farms. Gourmet Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans are the highest quality beans in the world and have an incredible flavor profile. The scent consists of a heavenly buttery aroma with a rich, black or dark brown color and an oily outside surface. The interior of the bean is where the magic is at and consists of millions of black, tiny vanilla seeds that are waiting to be scraped out.

Our beans are traditionally cured using the Bourbon curing method to develop the full, complex vanilla flavor made of over 200 organic compounds that artificial vanilla (Natural Vanilla Flavor WONF) cannot properly replicate. The entire process takes anywhere from 6 to 9 months after pollination and our farmers have turned vanilla processing and curing into a true art. This region remains the industry quality benchmark for producing Planifolia vanilla with high vanillin content.

Our grade A vanilla beans are ~5 - 6 inches in length and are handpicked to ensure proper qualities. There are so many recipes that can be created with these magical beans! They are perfect for making homemade vanilla extract or KAHLUA, home cooking or baking, desserts such as vanilla bean ice cream, cake, cupcakes, or cookies and are a top choice of professional chefs for making desserts such as Creme Brulee. Our beans are also a top pick for home brewers or those who own a brewery! Homemade KAHLUA or Vanilla extract is also a very popular gift and can be made using a simple vodka infusion method! Bonus points for using the spent vanilla beans after the extract making process for creating vanilla sugar!


You can also follow these instructions to learn how to open, split, and scrape a whole vanilla bean!

Our beans are triple inspected throughout the beans journey from India to the United States. First, they are inspected by our farmers who have hundreds of years of wisdom and experience growing these gourmet pods.  The second inspection is before bulk vacuum sealing for transport and to ensure no mold has developed. The final inspection is done at our warehouse moments before packing your shipment. We check the smell, quality, and appearance if any mold has developed a final time. Once all of these are checked, we vacuum seal our vanilla beans in our beautiful custom industrial vacuum pouch to a tight 28 HG vacuum.   


  • Traditionally Cured Gourmet Indian Vanilla Beans from 2023-2024 Crop
  • Average Length: Approximately 5 – 6 Inches (13 cm – 16 cm)
  • Color & Texture: Black or Dark Brown, Oily, Full of Black Vanilla Seeds


Storage: Vacuum packed/sealed bag preferred to ensure fresh beans otherwise wrapped in zip lock bag inside an air tight container such as a glass jar. Shelf Life of approximately 2 years if properly vacuum sealed.

If you have any more questions, be sure to check out our Vanilla FAQ for all the answers!

Customer Reviews

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Linda C. (Festus, MO, US)
Plump, Oily and Loaded with Seeds!!

This is my second purchase from VBK, it has not disappointed! I am new to making vanilla. The first I purchased was Madagascar beans (photo in bottles made 11/24/2024) and now I have purchased Indian (photo in jars made 1/15/2025). Look at the difference in darkness. I cannot wait to try my vanilla!

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Erika H. (Rochester, MI, US)
Gorgeous Beans

I'm mixing these beautiful beans with roasted cacao beans to make a chocolate vanilla extract.

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J.G. (Cincinnati, OH, US)
The aroma!

These beans smell amazing! I immediately slit and chopped them and then added them to my barrel aged rum. I cannot wait to taste the end-product!
These beans came in weighing exactly 2 oz (which is what I ordered). They were plump, oily and filled with yummy goodness. I'm just 13 months into my vanilla obsession and VBK is the only place I buy my beans. I currently have four different extracts "brewing" and decanted my first one in December for Christmas gifts.
One cannot beat a pure, homemade vanilla extract!

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Vanessa B. (Medina, OH, US)
Indian beans

These brand are awesome!! They are plump and full of goodness!!! Highly recommend?!

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Paula H. (Charlotte, NC, US)

I'm actually waiting on a batch to be ready now. Beans were very plum and you can smell all the undertones.

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Tina H. (Chicago, IL, US)
They smell great

I’m new to making extract so I purchased 4 different kinds of beans to try them out. The Indian were definitely the largest and most plump. Of the four kinds I purchased, these had the best and most wonderful, complex aroma to them. I’m extracting them in bourbon so I’m excited to try the final product in about 12 months or so!

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Toni R. (Santa Ana, CA, US)
Excelent prices & quality

I'm anxious to try these beans. The chocolate, caramel, bourbon flavor profile will be tasty in brandy or dark rum.

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Ame A.

Got them for my mom, she makes her own extract. She was very excited.

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Kelli B. (Syracuse, UT, US)
Vanilla Bean Kings never disappoint!

Making extract and paste, great quality beans. Vanilla Bean Kings and the Coop never disappoint!