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Flavor Profile: Steam Cured with the Traditional Bourbon Curing method produces a Heavenly vanilla aroma with rich, creamy undertones that will undoubtedly please the palate.
Introducing our USDA Certified Organic Grade A Madagascar Vanilla Beans, the gold standard of vanilla, sourced from the lush and fertile region of Madagascar, an island paradise renowned for its exceptional climate and unique biodiversity. 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 the unmistakable, rich aroma of our Madagascar Vanilla Beans, characterized by their deep, creamy sweetness and delicate hints of butter. 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 in the SAVA region have turned vanilla processing and curing into a true art. This region remains the industry quality benchmark for producing planifolia (the species of vanilla found in Madagascar) 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 Madagascar 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.
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- Traditionally Cured Gourmet Madagascar Vanilla Beans from 2024-2025 Crop
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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
This was my first time to order vanilla beans. Process was efficient and shipping was awesome. Fresh and well packaged. Will definitely purchase again from this company!
Haven't had the chance to use them yet, but every time I open my cabinet door the smell is amazing. I bought these to enhance my 2yr old handmade vanilla that imo is not the best I have made. I am hoping these will kick it up a notch.
I used to buy vanilla beans from a local specialty store and they were six dollars each. I found vanilla bean kings a few years ago and have never looked back. The Beans always arrive fresh in a sealed package, Plump , juicy , and more than what you would expect to get for your money. I did not take a picture of my beans before I opened them but here is a picture of how I store them once opened in a vacuum sealed mason jar that extends their life for a long , long time. I will never buy vanilla beans anywhere else.
I was pleasantly surprised at the flavor of these vanilla beans. They are moist and so aromatic. I cut 3/4 inch sections, scrape the pulp and put it in my latte carafe. It gives me about 3 cups of latte in the carafe. It makes the latte have the heartiest taste. I won't have to buy the Trader Joe's liquid organic vanilla so much anymore. I prefer this natural fresh from the pod flavor hands down.
This was my first purchase from this company and as soon as I opened my Madagascar vanilla I thought I went to heaven. It was the most lovely fragrance. I only made 3 bottles but I plan on getting more vanilla beans now that I know just how fresh and wonderful they are. I already gave one bottle to my sister and told her to keep it for a year and shake it once or twice a week and she'll have the most wonderful vanilla ever.
Been using them for years and have given several kits as gifts.
I have used these vanilla beans in the past to make ice cream, it is always fantastic! While I have not used this particular order yet, I anticipate no problems as I am a repeat Vanilla Bean Kings customer and have always been happy with the quality of beans and the customer service I had experienced. I highly recommend this company and its product.
First time purchasing from VBK (Madagascar GR A)and I am very very happy with the beans I have received!
It smells divine, it's plump and the bean shimmers with natural oil!!
Very Satisfied!! - used Titos and Smirnoff
Thank you VBK ^^
I have never had a company be so on point!
Every bean i have purchased has been excellent quality. I now have multiple jars of extract brewing and order beans every month. You have a customer for a long time.