Vanilla is one the most complex spices both in terms of flavour and cultivation techniques, which is the reason for its high price. This planifolia variety vanilla is grown by using organic farming techniques by our partner farmer co-operative in the Diana region of north eastern Madagascar.
Planifolia variety vanilla is otherwise known as bourbon vanilla (not due to its whiskey flavour) but rather its cultivation in Ile Bourbon, nowadays La Reunion, where vanilla plantations were prominent many years ago.
Of the many different grade of beans available, ours are Gourmet Grade which means a high level of vanillin content contributing to the rich sweet & creamy flavour we know and love in vanilla.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss wholesale prices with us, please send us an email to hello@hillvale.co.uk