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

$ 49.99 $ 35.00
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Flavor Profile: Fruity Hazelnut with Nutella Tropical Twist
Origin: Nicaragua
Species: Pompona
Grade: Gourmet - A
Moisture Content: 28% - 33%
Length: 3 - 5 Inches
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The # of quantity you pick is the # of ounces you want to purchase!

Maximum Order Quantity for this Co-Op Priced Items is 2 Ounces

Multiple ounce orders will be combined into larger packages to save on packaging. (For example, if you order 2 ounces, we will ship all 2 ounces in one vacuum sealed bag, unless you choose the extra split convenience fee on the cart/checkout page)

 

CO-OP QUANTITY DISCOUNTS

1 Ounce = $35 Per Ounce
2 Ounces = $30 Per Ounce

Flavor Profile: Prepare to be tempted. These rare Vanilla Pompona beans from Nicaragua are soft, plump, brimming with moisture, and have an amazing texture. Their intoxicating aroma is buttery with a fruity hazelnut blend—evoking the scent of Nutella with a tropical twist. Deeply indulgent and uniquely luxurious, these beans are perfect for elevating desserts with a bold, dessert-forward profile that lingers on the palate.

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 Nicaragua to Indonesia to Papa New Guinea PNG farms. Gourmet Nicaraguan 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. 

Our grade A vanilla beans are ~3 - 5 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 Nicaragua 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 Nicaraguan Vanilla Beans from 2024-2025 Crop
  • Average Length: Approximately 3 – 5 Inches ( 8 cm – 12 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!

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Terri B. (Kansas City, KS, US)
Wonderful beans

Received my 2 oz of group buy Nicaraguan beans so quickly. They are soft, moist, and fragrant. Can't wait for the extract to be done in about 2 years, made with Ron Zacapa 23 year old rum.

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Laura (Monroe, MI, US)
Nicaragua Vanilla Beans

Beans are short, plump and wet. The scent is not that of a traditional vanilla. They not my favorite on first impression. I hoping my first impression is wrong.

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Deirdre S. (Springfield, VA, US)
Nicaragua Vanilla Beans

I was surprised at how short and plump these beans are from the others I've ordered. I can't wait for my vanilla extract to be ready! Shipping was super fast too.

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Eileen K. (Westminster, MD, US)
Nicaragua Beans!

Was surprised by these short, plump & wet beans! I know not to judge a bean at 1st glance and am excited for the results next year! VBK has fantastic customer service , wide variety of bean offerings and super fast shipping!

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Cheryl S. (Ashburn, VA, US)
Co-Op Vanilla Beans

I was lucky to score an ounce of these plump Nicaraguan beans, they sold out quick! I already have them percolating in 4oz of CM white rum.

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Kathleen R. (Cincinnati, OH, US)
Nicaragua Vanilla Beans CO OP

WOW, these are WOW, I was very lucky to receive these because they sold out so fast within minutes. Thanks you Vanilla Bean Kings. Awesome as ever…..

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Shalese

Awesome! Glad I was able to get these.

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Rhonda R. (Blue Ridge, GA, US)
Beautiful Beans!

I ordered Madagascar Vanilla Beans to make homemade vanilla. They came vacuum packed and when I opened the package I had as blown away! These beans were gorgeous! They are now in a container for the next 6-8 months in Vodka for vanilla! I can’t wait to taste the results!