Extrait de gousses de vanille de Tahiti de grade B, Tahiti

Grade B Vanilla is an ideal choice for making homemade vanilla extract and other recipes requiring lengthy infusion times. Think beyond vanilla extract from scratch and purpose your extraction grade vanilla Tahitensis for brewing beer or making wine. Exract grade Tahitian Vanilla Beans are also the preferred choice for contributing fragrance, adding a floral aroma to soaps, perfumes, shampoos, conditioners, and other items without overpowering the senses. 

Our Grade B vanilla beans from Tahiti are typically 14 cm or less, not uniform in length, and are sold by the ounce. As is the case with all extraction grade vanilla, our Tahitian vanilla for making extract contain cosmetic blemishes, are sometimes split, cracked, or scarred. While they are not perfect in appearance, these extract grade vanilla beans are produced in the islands of Tahiti and are nothing short of remarkable. They are produced on the same farm as our grade A vanilla beans, but simply do not fit into stringent gourmet classification.

Extraction grade Tahitian vanilla beans are soft and pliable but better utilized by chopping to make vanilla extract. This method of chopping the vanilla beans is less time consuming and results in a superior vanilla extract. The standard ratio for making single fold vanilla extract with any vanilla bean is .83 ounces of vanilla to every one cup solvent like vodka, bourbon, brandy, or rum; food-grade vegetable glycerin can also be used for a nonalcoholic version of vanilla extract.  We personally find vegetable glycerin to be overly sweet but it is a great alternative for those with gluten allergies or just an aversion to alcohol and still wish to enjoy cooking with vanilla extract.  For step-by-step instructions on making a homemade vanilla extract, check out this article or this video.

Want Grade A gourmet vanilla beans from Tahiti instead? Here they are! 

*These extract grade vanilla beans are non-GMO, gluten free, all-natural, vegan, and, as is true for all vanilla beans, they meet the requirements for Kosher acceptability.