Chile Tahitensis - Whole Grade A/B Blend Vanilla Pods for Vanilla Extract and Baking

Flavor Profile: Floral & Fragrant - Notes of Cherries, Pineapples - Soft Aroma Grown near the Osorno Volcano in Chile, these Chilean Vanilla Tahitensis beans are offered as an A/B blend, with a lighter brown color and a slightly drier, more structured feel compared to higher-moisture grades. They typically fall on the lower end of the Grade A moisture range, which makes them easy to handle, cut, and process—especially for extract or grinding applications. There are little to no splits, blemishes, or imperfections you’d normally expect with a true Grade B bean. This is our second Tahitensis variety, alongside our Indonesian offering, and it brings a noticeably different profile. Where Indonesian Tahitensis tends to be a bit deeper and more traditional, the Chilean beans lean more aromatic and floral. The aroma is lighter and more lifted, with notes of cherry and pineapple, soft fruit, and a slightly perfumed vanilla character. It’s a clean, consistent profile that works well in applications where you want the vanilla to come through without adding too much weight or richness. If you’re looking for something a little different from the traditional Madagascar profile—especially for applications where fragrance matters—this is a solid, versatile option. 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 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! 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 Chile 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. Gourmet Chilean Vanilla Beans Harvested from the most recent crop Average Length: Approximately 5 – 7 Inches (15 cm - 17 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!