What are vanilla beans

1. What are vanilla beans? Vanilla beans are one of world’s most expensive spices derive from “Orchids “. They also known as “The Queen of spices “as it’s a great enhancer of other flavours. The word vanilla, derived from vainilla, the diminutive of the Spanish word vaina is translated simply as “little pod”.

2. There are two major types of Vanilla beans varieties can find globally, all of which derive from a species originally found in Mexico. 1. Planifolia ( Bourbon Variety ) – grown in Madagascar, Réunion, and other tropical areas along the Indian Ocean Planifolia or bourbon vanilla beans generally have long and thin appearance with rich flavour of aroma. In addition, these beans have a very strong vanilla note comparing to Tahitians 2. Tahitian Variety – grown in the South Pacific Tahitian vanilla beans are different from planifolia / bourbon vanilla beans from their shape. They are usually thick and short. Tahiti beans are unique with its sweet and floral flavour and therefore, very popular among gourmet pastry chefs At Neugini Naturals shop, we store the highest quality Bourbon and Tahitian vanilla beans in Australia. Our aim is to supply the premium vanilla beans in Australia and around the world that have sourced from best soils in the world of vanilla. To explore more visit: www.neugininaturals.co.uk