Costa Rica Vanilla Beans - Grade A Whole Pods for Extract & Baking
- Prix soldé
- $43
- Prix habituel
- $50
- Vous sauvegardez
- $7 (14%)
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.
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Environmental Impact
Our efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions generated by the sending of your orders mean that today Clozist is Carbon Positive on its shipments.
With the help of Greenspark we voluntarily offset 7kg of CO2 and remove 2 plastic bottles from the oceans with each order at no extra cost to you.
Why 7kgs (15.43 lb)?
We took the average Carbon Emission of a 2lb package ground sent from NYC to LA and multiply that number by 4.
Why 2 bottles?
Millions of plastic bottles pollute our oceans every year, two standard bottles are a daily recommended water intake. We're committed to cleaning them up.
About Vanilla Bean Kings
Meet Vanilla Bean Kings: From a Basement Dream to Madagascar’s Fields.
What started in 2014 with a single kilogram of Madagascar vanilla has grown into a global mission for quality and fairness. Founded by a passionate baker who realized that premium vanilla was often overpriced and under-sourced, Vanilla Bean Kings was built to bridge the gap between Malagasy farmers and your kitchen.
They don’t just sell spices; they build relationships. In 2018, the team traveled to the SAVA region of Madagascar to meet their suppliers firsthand, ensuring that sustainability and fair trade aren't just buzzwords, but a way of life. When you choose Vanilla Bean Kings on Clozist, you are supporting a supply chain that empowers farmers, ensures traceability, and brings the world’s finest "black gold" directly to your pantry.
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