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Vanilla Pantry · Papua New Guinea

Gourmet Tahitian
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Hand-picked · Sun-dried · Grade A · French-cured to perfection

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Organic Gourmet Tahitian Vanilla Beans - VANIL A BEAN — Tahitian vanilla beans, Papua New Guinea Gourmet Tahitian vanilla beans packaging on volcanic rock, Papua New Guinea — Tahitian vanilla beans, Papua New GuineaFront and back of Tahitian vanilla bean packaging showing origin and ingredients — Tahitian vanilla beans, Papua New GuineaSplit Tahitian vanilla pod showing dark vanilla caviar seeds — Tahitian vanilla beans, Papua New Guinea
Knife scraping our grade a tahitian vanilla bean split open full of dark vanilla seeds — Tahitian vanilla beans, Papua New GuineaBundle of cured Tahitian vanilla beans, Papua New Guinea — Tahitian vanilla beans, Papua New Guineavanilla beans held in hand with a bean split and vanilla caviar seeds scraped out on a knife — Tahitian vanilla beans, Papua New GuineaA pouch of Gourmet Vanilla Beans with vanilla beans sticking out, styled on a beige background with white textured stones. The pouch is a soft blush pink with black botanical illustrations and text. — Tahitian vanilla beans, Papua New Guinea

Vanilla Pantry · Papua New Guinea

Gourmet Tahitian
Vanilla Beans

Hand-picked · Sun-dried · Grade A · French-cured to perfection

5.0 367 verified reviews
Vanillin
2.5% Premium Tahitensis
$43.96 $54.95 Save 20%

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Limited harvest · Order before 2pm for same-day dispatch

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VANIL A BEAN · Papua New Guinea

The world's
rarest vanilla.

Grade A · 2.0–2.5% vanillin · Hand-picked & sun-dried Direct from the volcanic highlands of Papua New Guinea

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2.5 %
Vanillin content · HPLC tested · 2026 harvest

The Science

Vanillin is the compound that gives vanilla its signature warmth.

It's measurable. Our Tahitian beans test between 2.0% and 2.5% — meaningfully higher than typical commercial-grade Tahitensis, thanks to a labour-intensive curing process perfected over generations.

VANIL A BEANTahitian · Papua New Guinea
2.0–2.5%
Typical commercial TahitensisMass-produced
0.5–1.0%
Supermarket extractCommercial grade
0.35%

† Vanillin content % by dry weight. HPLC analysis. Internal testing, 2026 harvest.

Vanil A Bean Tahitian vanilla beans detail

The Experience

Split one open.
You'll know.

The scent is immediate: sweet cherry, liquorice, and warm caramel — a floral complexity with no parallel in anything synthetic. Real beans, hand-picked and sun-dried by expert curators using the traditional French method.

Body"Red wine and stone fruit depth. A soft, floral weight."
Heart"Ripe cherry, peach, and a whisper of anise."
Finish"Long, creamy liquorice and caramel. Nothing synthetic, nothing flat."

Direct from source

Traceable to the orchid. From the vine, to the family, to your kitchen. Nothing in between.

Five provinces.
One standard.

Morobe. Madang. East Sepik. New Britain. Bougainville. Every single bean is traceable to a specific farm in Papua New Guinea. Zero middlemen. This is what that looks like from above.

EQUATOR MOROBE MADANG EAST SEPIK NEW BRITAIN BOUGAINVILLE N

"Our Tahitian vines are grown deep in the volcanic highlands of Papua New Guinea — some of the last old-growth vanilla terroir left untouched by mass production."

Yousuf Abdulla · Founder, VANIL A BEAN · Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia

Farm to Kitchen

Zero middlemen.
Every time.

From the moment the orchid flowers to the moment the package arrives, every step is owned and controlled directly by us.

01
Orchid
Vanilla tahitensis in flower
02
Pollination
By hand, one flower at a time
03
9 months
Slow growth on the vine
04
Harvest
Peak ripeness only
05
Curing
French method, 9 months
06
HPLC tested
Graded, verified, Grade A
07
Your kitchen
Direct. No broker ever.
125+
Farm partners across Papua New Guinea
0
Middlemen in our supply chain
10%
Of subscriptions back to our farmers
Organically Farmed
No synthetic pesticides or herbicides — across every farm, every harvest, every season.
Fairly Traded
We pay above market price. Always. No exceptions. The families who grow your vanilla earn what the work is worth.
10%
The 10% Initiative
Ten percent of every subscription funds schools, healthcare and infrastructure in our farming communities.
Full Traceability
Every bean traceable to the specific orchid, the specific family, the specific harvest.

Measurable Standards

What Grade A actually means.

Measurable thresholds. Real lab data. Not marketing language.

Vanillin content
2.0–2.5%
Premium range: 2.0–2.5%
Independently tested at 2.0–2.5% — well above typical commercial-grade Tahitian vanilla, which is prized more for aroma complexity than raw vanillin concentration.
Moisture content
30–35%
Target range: 30–35%
Plump, oily, pliable beans — never dry or brittle.
Pod length
16–17cm
Consistently long, never short or split
Each pod weighs 3.5–4.0g — dense, oily, and packed with seeds (vanilla caviar).
Organically Farmed
Fairly Traded
HPLC Lab Tested
Non-GMO

Professional validation

"Very floral and fruity, with a complex aromatic profile — sweet aniseed, caramel, and light spice. The beans are big, full of oil and seed. Highly recommended for top quality and luxury applications, from cold creamy infusions to fine dining and vitrine desserts."

Waldorf Astoria & Conrad Dubai

Culinary tasting panel · Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Dubai · Grade A Tahitian

Loved by pastry chefs and home bakers alike.

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367 verified reviews · 99% five-star
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Conrad Dubai
Movenpick
Accor Group
Kempinski
Oberoi Hotel Group
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"The beans are fresh so the seeds are easily scraped"

Nice. The beans are fresh so the seeds are easily scraped from the pod. Will purchase again!

Cheryl K · Los Angeles, USA12 beans
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"Just what I have been looking for"

Awesome! Great flavour profile for my vanilla ice-cream. I'll be recommending you to all my friends.

Farhana S · Vancouver, CanadaVerified buyer
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"Quality product and a massive pleasure dealing with"

Quality product and massive pleasure dealing with. Highly recommend!

Moe H · Manchester, UKVerified buyer

Three steps.
Infinite
applications.

If you've never used a whole vanilla bean before, you're about to discover why professional bakers don't use extract.

— 01
Split lengthwise
Run a sharp knife along the full length. The pod should be pliable, never brittle.
— 02
Scrape the seeds
Use the back of the knife to release the vanilla caviar — Tahitian beans yield an especially soft, oily seed paste.
— 03
Use everything
Seeds in custards, cakes, or sauces. The empty pod flavours a full litre of cream, milk, or sugar.
Ice Cream
Steep pod in warm cream.
Custard
Depth extract cannot match.
Baking
One bean transforms a batch.
Extract
3 beans · vodka · 8 weeks.
Chocolate
A pairing older than civilization.
Gifting
For the baker who has everything.

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Everything you need to know.

Split the bean lengthwise with a sharp knife and scrape the seeds into your recipe. The pod steeps beautifully in cream, milk, or sugar — and the empty pod flavours a full litre of liquid. One bean from our farm contains more seeds than three commercial beans combined.
Tahitian vanilla beans from Papua New Guinea are prized for a unique flavour profile — floral, fruity, and slightly spiced. Compared to Madagascar Bourbon or Indonesian vanilla, Tahitian beans have a more delicate, floral aroma with notes of cherry, stone fruit, and anise. Bakers love the depth and complexity they add to cakes, pastries, and desserts.
Volcanic soil, tropical climate, and consistent humidity create ideal growing conditions for the vanilla vine. The soil composition and elevation of Papua New Guinea give our beans a rich, complex flavour profile that's prized by bakers for its superior aroma.
Split the beans lengthwise and scrape out the seeds to infuse into milk, cream, or butter for custards, sauces, or pastry creams. You can also steep the whole bean in liquid, or grind it into a fine powder for dry ingredients like cakes and cookies.
Sourced directly from growers in Papua New Guinea, cured using the labour-intensive French method, and hand-sorted by size and quality. Every step is traceable — no middlemen, no shortcuts.
Stored in an airtight container away from heat, light, and moisture, our beans keep their flavour and aroma for up to two years. Keep them in a cool, dark cupboard — never the fridge. For the best flavour, use within eight months of opening.
Tahitian (ours) is floral and fruity — cherry, stone fruit, and a whisper of liquorice and caramel. Spectacular in custards, ice cream, and delicate desserts. Bourbon is richer and deeper — chocolate, dried fruit, a long creamy finish. When in doubt, start with Tahitian if you want a lighter, more fragrant profile.

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