Vanilla from Every Corner of the Globe

Madagascar is the world's most iconic vanilla origin, producing roughly two-thirds of the global supply. Rich, creamy, and balanced with prominent notes of caramel, raisin, and sweet balsamic undertones. The gold standard at a very affordable price. Elevation: 30–50m. Certified Organic available. We also carry Madagascar Pompona — bolder, spicier, with cinnamon and clove notes.

Comoros, the small island nation nearby, produces Planifolia every bit on par with Madagascar — creamy vanilla with pronounced marshmallow and chocolate aroma. Elevation: 10–200m.

Uganda (600–1800m) is a rising star — fruity notes with figs and raisins at accessible prices. Tanzania beans are grown on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro at 1000–1300m, producing deep creamy vanilla with cocoa notes at one of the highest altitudes for vanilla cultivation. Congo (800–900m) produces beans with some of the highest vanillin levels we've ever seen, with visible crystallization and a sweet vanilla aroma with subtle fig notes.

Indonesia is the world's second-largest vanilla producer. We source from multiple islands: Alor Island (certified organic, 100–1000m) delivers sweet, creamy vanilla with rum and dried fruit notes. West Papua Planifolia (900–1000m) offers dark chocolate and caramel, while West Papua Tahitensis adds floral complexity.

East Timor is a young but promising origin producing clean, sweet Planifolia at accessible prices.

Volcanic soil, high humidity, and traditional curing create beans with a character all their own. Planifolia (100–1000m) is bold and earthy with smoky, woody undertones and raisin-like sweetness. Tahitensis adds caramel, chocolate, and cherry notes. Best for craft brewing, distilling, chocolate, and bold desserts.

Tahitensis (400m) — sweet, floral, with delicate cherry, plum, and apricot notes. Beautiful oily sheen. Considered a delicacy among professional chefs. Odorata — one of the rarest vanilla species in commercial cultivation. Delicate, perfumed, jasmine-like floral notes. We also carry Tahitensis bean caviar.

Our most species-diverse origin. All three certified organic from the Atlantic Rainforest at 100–150m. Bahiana — rare species unique to Brazil with bright, fruity, tropical character. Chamissonis — the rarest and most massive vanilla beans we've ever seen, with sweet vanilla and fruity, smoky notes. Planifolia — mocha, caramel, dried fruit, and wood notes.

New Caledonia — cocoa, smoky wood, orange blossom, and candied fruit notes. Visible vanillin crystals. Both Planifolia and Pompona available. Fiji (100–250m) — rich vanilla with chocolate and dried fruit notes, light in color. Cook Islands (10–20m) — deep fragrant Tahitensis with floral, cherry, and anise notes. Tonga — rare Planifolia with cherry, marshmallow, and licorice notes. Vanuatu — strong chocolate with nutmeg and fruit. Marquesas Islands — cotton candy, floral, and light tropical fruit.

Mexico — the birthplace of vanilla. Three species available: Planifolia (complex, spicy, smoky with dark chocolate and cinnamon), Pompona (bold, fig, cinnamon), and Cribbiana/Maya (floral, fig). Guatemala — Cribbiana species at 500–600m with chocolate, brown sugar, honey, and raisin notes. Nicaragua — Pompona with plum, raisin, and fig notes at 400m. Costa Rica — two botanical rarities: Costaricensis and Tsy Taitra, unique species found nowhere else.