Vanilla Beans

Vanilla beans sourced from Madagascar's Sava region bring rich, creamy flavor and intense aroma to your baking and cooking. Our collection includes gourmet vanilla Grade A pods, bourbon vanilla beans, and organic vanilla options for professional chefs, home bakers, and extract makers.

Whether you need single vanilla beans or wholesale quantities, our Madagascar vanilla delivers consistent quality and freshness in every pod. From vanilla gift sets to bulk options, we stock vanilla pods that bring authentic flavor to custards, ice cream, extracts, and baked goods.

Madagascar Vanilla

Our Madagascar vanilla comes directly from the Sava region where 80% of the world's premium vanilla is cultivated. Each vanilla pod is hand-selected and sun-cured for months.

These bourbon vanilla beans are processed using the traditional Bourbon curing method. This produces the signature sweet, buttery aroma and creamy flavor profile Madagascar is known for.

Pair your vanilla beans with our spices collection for complete flavor combinations in your recipes.

Gourmet Vanilla Grade A

Gourmet vanilla Grade A beans are the highest quality vanilla available. They have a plump appearance, oily sheen, and moisture content of 30-35%.

Unlike lower-grade vanilla found in grocery stores, our vanilla Grade A pods work best in recipes where you want visible vanilla bean specks and maximum flavor. Use these vanilla beans for crème brûlée, ice cream, custards, and pastries where vanilla is the main flavor.

The superior quality ensures every vanilla bean delivers consistent, restaurant-quality results.

Why Choose Our Vanilla Beans

✓ Premium Grade A Quality: Hand-selected vanilla pods with 30-35% moisture content for optimal flavor and pliability

✓ Authentic Madagascar Origin: Sourced from the Sava region, known globally for producing the world's finest bourbon vanilla

✓ Multiple Size Options: Available from single beans to bulk quantities, plus vanilla gift sets and Christmas gift boxes

✓ Fresh & Aromatic: Vacuum-sealed packaging preserves freshness, ensuring rich aroma and flavor in every pod

✓ Versatile Uses: Perfect for baking, extract making, vanilla sugar, vanilla paste, and gourmet cooking applications

✓ Canadian Made: Packaged in Victoria, BC with quality control at every step

✓ Gift-Ready Options: Beautiful presentation perfect for holidays, hostess gifts, and culinary enthusiasts

Vanilla Gifts and Bundles

Need a vanilla gift or Christmas gift for a baker? Our collection features beautifully packaged vanilla bean gift sets, glass tube presentations, and essential vanilla bundles that combine vanilla beans with complementary products.

From single-tube gifts to bulk wholesale options for commercial kitchens, we offer sizes to suit every need. Browse our bundles collection for complete vanilla starter kits, or check our seasonings collection to pair with your vanilla creations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are vanilla beans?


Vanilla beans are the seed pods from vanilla orchids, primarily Vanilla planifolia species. Our Madagascar vanilla pods contain thousands of tiny black seeds that deliver rich, complex vanilla flavor with sweet, buttery, and creamy notes that artificial vanilla cannot replicate.

Where do vanilla beans come from?


Our vanilla beans come from Madagascar, specifically the Sava region in the northeastern part of the island. This tropical region produces over 80% of the world's premium bourbon vanilla, benefiting from ideal climate conditions and generations of vanilla cultivation expertise.

How do you use vanilla beans?


To use vanilla beans, split the pod lengthwise with a sharp knife, then scrape out the tiny black seeds with the knife's back edge. Add seeds directly to batters, custards, or cream bases. Don't discard the pod – steep it in milk, cream, or sugar for additional flavor.

What is vanilla bean Grade A?


Vanilla Grade A (also called gourmet grade) refers to the highest quality vanilla pods with 30-35% moisture content, making them plump, oily, and flexible. These premium beans have more vanilla seeds and deliver stronger flavor compared to lower-grade extract beans.

Where can I buy vanilla beans in Canada?

You can buy premium vanilla beans at Vanillablossom. We offer authentic Madagascar vanilla, gourmet vanilla Grade A pods, and organic vanilla options with shipping across Canada and the USA from our Victoria, BC location.