{"product_id":"costa-rica-vanilla-beans-whole-grade-a-hybrid-vanilla-pods-for-vanilla-extract-and-baking","title":"Costa Rica Vanilla Beans - Whole Grade A Hybrid Vanilla Pods for Vanilla Extract and Baking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large hybrid vanilla beans consisting of the Planifolia x Pompona species, with the aroma of a smooth butter and a sweet honey . A truly pleasant profile that reminds of us of the ocean shores. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHybrid Vanilla Beans from Planifolia x Pompona x Planifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003eIntroducing our exquisite Vanilla Beans from the lush and fertile regions of Costa Rica – a true delight for discerning palates seeking the finest in gourmet ingredients. Harvested with precision and care, our Vanilla Beans boast a unique flavor profile that sets them apart from the rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003eGrown in the rich volcanic soil of Costa Rica, our vanilla orchids thrive in the perfect combination of tropical climate and optimal altitude. This ideal environment imparts a distinctive and aromatic essence to our beans, making them a standout choice for chefs, bakers, and food enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003eEach Vanilla Bean is handpicked at the peak of maturity, ensuring a robust and full-bodied flavor that will elevate your culinary creations. The beans are plump, moist, and filled with thousands of tiny vanilla seeds that promise a symphony of sweet, creamy, and floral notes in every dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003eVanilla 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003eOur beans are traditionally cured 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003eOur grade A vanilla beans are ~5 - 7 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23); text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vanillabeankings.com\/blogs\/recipes\/how-to-open-split-and-scape-a-whole-vanilla-bean\"\u003eYou can also follow these instructions to learn how to open, split, and scrape a whole vanilla bean!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003eOur beans are triple inspected throughout the beans journey from Costa Rica 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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none; color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003eTraditionally Cured Gourmet Costa Rican Vanilla Beans from 2024-2025 Crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003eAverage Length: Approximately 5 – 7 Inches (15 cm – 18 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003eColor \u0026amp; Texture: Black or Dark Brown, Oily, Full of Black Vanilla Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003eIf you have any more questions, be sure to check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vanillabeankings.com\/pages\/vanilla-f-a-q\" style=\"color: rgb(96, 57, 23);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanilla FAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for all the answers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanilla Bean Kings","offers":[{"title":"5 Beans","offer_id":48115690406117,"sku":"COSTA RICA Grade A - 5 Pack","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Beans","offer_id":48115690438885,"sku":"COSTA RICA Grade A - 10 Pack","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Beans","offer_id":48115690471653,"sku":"COSTA RICA Grade A - 25 Pack","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Beans","offer_id":48115690504421,"sku":"COSTA RICA Grade A - 50 Pack","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 OZ","offer_id":48115690537189,"sku":"COSTA RICA Grade A - 1 oz","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 OZ","offer_id":48115690569957,"sku":"COSTA RICA Grade A - 4 oz","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 OZ","offer_id":48115690602725,"sku":"COSTA RICA Grade A - 8 oz","price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 LB","offer_id":48115690635493,"sku":"COSTA RICA Grade A - 1 LB","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 LB","offer_id":49020573384933,"sku":"COSTA RICA Grade A - 5 LB","price":1484.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 LB","offer_id":49020573417701,"sku":"COSTA RICA Grade A - 10 LB","price":2524.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulk","offer_id":49020573450469,"sku":"sku-45041772462150","price":1000000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0522\/9797\/files\/Vanilla_Bean_Kings_Costa_Rica-1016a.jpg?v=1764785307","url":"https:\/\/theeducatedbarfly.com\/products\/costa-rica-vanilla-beans-whole-grade-a-hybrid-vanilla-pods-for-vanilla-extract-and-baking","provider":"The Educated Barfly Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}