Sumatra Vanilla Beans - Whole Grade A Planifolia Pods for Extract & Baking

Sumatra Vanilla Beans are whole Grade A planifolia pods grown in the Sumatra region of Indonesia, sun cured using the traditional method to develop a deep vanilla aroma with notes of dark chocolate and coffee. They're long, plump, and handpicked for home bakers, brewers, and anyone making their own vanilla extract. A bag of these beans also makes a thoughtful, unexpected gift for the baker or coffee lover in your life.

• 🌱 Origin: Grown and traditionally sun cured in the Sumatra region of Indonesia, from the latest vanilla crop.
• 📏 Size: Average length of approximately 5–7 inches (13–18 cm) per pod.
• 🍫 Flavor & Aroma: Mocha-cacao scent with hints of dark chocolate and coffee, and a floral note some detect as well.
• ⚫ Color & Texture: Black or dark brown, oily exterior, packed with fine black vanilla seeds inside.
• 🌿 Species: Planifolia, the benchmark species for high vanillin content.
• 🔍 Triple Inspected: Checked by farmers at harvest, before vacuum sealing for transport, and again at our warehouse before it ships to you.
• 📦 Packaging: Vacuum sealed to a tight 28 HG in a custom industrial pouch to lock in freshness.

Benefits

• ✨ Get full, complex vanilla flavor made of over 200 organic compounds that artificial vanilla flavoring can't replicate.
• 🎂 Bake better desserts — ice cream, cake, cupcakes, cookies, and Creme Brulee all benefit from real vanilla bean.
• 🍸 Make your own vanilla extract or homemade Kahlua with a simple vodka infusion, then reuse the spent beans for vanilla sugar.
• 🍺 A favorite among home brewers, breweries, and cideries looking for authentic vanilla character.
• 🎁 Gift-ready for anyone who loves baking, cooking, or crafting their own extracts — homemade vanilla extract is always well received.
• 🕒 Long shelf life of about 2 years when kept properly vacuum sealed, so there's no rush to use them all right away.

Storage
Keep beans in their vacuum sealed bag for best freshness. Once opened, store in a zip lock bag inside an airtight container, such as a glass jar. Properly vacuum sealed beans keep for approximately 2 years.

How to Use

• 1️⃣ Slice the bean lengthwise with a sharp knife.
• 2️⃣ Scrape out the tiny black seeds with the back of your knife.
• 3️⃣ Add seeds and pod to your recipe, extract jar, or infusion for full vanilla flavor.
• 4️⃣ Save the spent pod to make vanilla sugar or add extra flavor to a second batch.

Product Specifications

• Species: Vanilla planifolia
• Origin: Sumatra, Indonesia
• Length: ~5–7 inches (13–18 cm)
• Grade: A
• Packaging: Vacuum sealed to 28 HG
• Shelf life: ~2 years when vacuum sealed

Stock up on Sumatra Vanilla Beans now and bring real, deep vanilla flavor to your next batch of extract, baked goods, or homemade Kahlua.