Mexican Vanilla Beans

Vanilla beans

Mexican vanilla beans ‚ Vanilla planifolia from Veracruz, the birthplace of vanilla cultivation ‚ have a mellow, smooth quality and a spicy, woody fragrance distinct from Madagascan varieties grown from the same species.

Vanilla was first domesticated in Mexico by the Totonac people, originally paired with cacao ‚ and Grade A Mexican beans carry a distinct spicy, woody character from that original terroir that Madagascan varieties grown from the same species don't replicate.

Pair with cocoa, cinnamon, and chile in Mexican-style chocolate preparations where vanilla's original culinary context shines.Use in custards, cheesecakes, pastry cream, and ice cream where vanilla is the defining flavor and its quality will be noticed.Steep the split pod in warm cream, milk, or spirits for richly infused preparations with full vanilla depth.