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The Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Making Homemade Vanilla Extract (And How to Avoid Them)

The Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Making Homemade Vanilla Extract (And How to Avoid Them)

Simple mistakes can turn your extract into a weak, cloudy, or poorly flavored disappointment. Whether you're a first-time maker or a seasoned extract enthusiast, here's how to avoid the top five mistakes people make when making vanilla extract.

V. tahitensis vs. V. planifolia Vanilla Beans: Choose the Right Bean for Your Extract

V. tahitensis vs. V. planifolia Vanilla Beans: Choose the Right Bean for Your Extract

Discover the differences between two popular vanilla species and which is best for your homemade extract

Where do vanilla beans come from? A global guide to vanilla bean origins.

Where do vanilla beans come from? A global guide to vanilla bean origins.

Most people know vanilla as a flavor, but few realize it's an exotic orchid grown in diverse climates around the world.