Costa Rica Vanilla Beans are whole, Grade A hybrid pods grown from the Planifolia x Pompona species, prized for their smooth buttery aroma and sweet honey notes. If you make your own vanilla extract, bake often, or just want a jar of something special for the kitchen, these beans give you a rich, natural flavor that artificial vanilla can't match. They also make a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves to cook or bake.
🌿 Features
- 🫘 Hybrid Variety: Planifolia x Pompona x Planifolia hybrid beans, known for a distinctive buttery, honey-like flavor profile with a hint of the ocean shore.
- 📏 Grade A Size: Handpicked pods averaging 5–7 inches (15–18 cm) long.
- 🎨 Color & Texture: Black or dark brown, oily exterior, packed with tiny black vanilla seeds.
- ☀️ Traditionally Cured: Sun-cured over 6 to 9 months after pollination, developing over 200 natural flavor compounds.
- 🔍 Triple Inspected: Checked by farmers in Costa Rica, before vacuum sealing, and again at our warehouse for smell, quality, and mold.
- 🔒 Vacuum Sealed: Packed at a tight 28 HG vacuum in a custom industrial pouch to lock in freshness.
💛 Benefits
- 🍰 Elevate Your Baking: Perfect for vanilla bean ice cream, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and crème brûlée.
- 🍸 Make Your Own Extract or Kahlua: A simple vodka infusion turns these pods into homemade vanilla extract or Kahlua, plus you get double use from spent beans for vanilla sugar.
- 🎁 Great for Gifting: Homemade vanilla extract or Kahlua made with these beans is a popular, personal gift for the food lovers in your life.
- 🌍 Grown with Care: Cultivated in Costa Rica's volcanic soil at the right altitude and climate for a full-bodied, aromatic bean.
- 📦 Long Shelf Life: Vacuum sealing keeps beans fresh for approximately 2 years when stored properly.
📖 How to Use
- 1️⃣ Split the bean lengthwise with a sharp knife.
- 2️⃣ Scrape out the tiny seeds with the back of your knife.
- 3️⃣ Add the seeds and pod to your recipe, extract jar, or infusion.
- 4️⃣ Save spent pods to make vanilla sugar or vanilla salt.
📋 Product Specifications
- Origin: Costa Rica
- Length: ~5–7 inches (15–18 cm)
- Species: Planifolia x Pompona x Planifolia hybrid
- Grade: A
- Storage: Keep vacuum sealed or in a zip-lock bag inside an airtight container, such as a glass jar
- Shelf Life: Approximately 2 years if properly vacuum sealed
Stock up on Costa Rica Vanilla Beans today and bring gourmet flavor to your baking, brewing, and homemade extract projects.