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Uganda Vanilla vs. Tanzania Vanilla: Two African Vanilla Beans, Two Very Different Extracts

Uganda Vanilla vs. Tanzania Vanilla: Two African Vanilla Beans, Two Very Different Extracts

Ugandan and Tanzanian vanilla beans are both V. planifolia from East Africa — but they couldn't taste more different. Compare their flavor profiles, best uses, and ideal spirits to find your perfect African vanilla extract.
5 Springtime Vanilla Extracts You Must Make This Season

5 Springtime Vanilla Extracts You Must Make This Season

Spring calls for light, floral, and delicately sweet vanilla extracts. Here are 5 origin-and-spirit combinations to start now — perfect for macarons, berry tarts, whipped creams, and warm-weather cocktails.
5 Vanilla Extracts to Make with Mom This Mother's Day

5 Vanilla Extracts to Make with Mom This Mother's Day

Skip the flowers. This Mother's Day, make something that lasts — five unique homemade vanilla extracts, each with a different bean origin and spirit pairing, that you and Mom can craft together and enjoy for years.
5 Vanilla Extracts That Will Transform Your Morning Coffee

5 Vanilla Extracts That Will Transform Your Morning Coffee

Discover five exceptional vanilla extracts that will elevate your morning coffee: Mexican in Spiced Rum, Madagascar in Vodka, Indonesian in Bourbon, Ugandan in Dark Rum, and Peruvian Pompona in Rum. Learn how each unique flavor profile transforms your daily brew.
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.

Baking with Homemade Vanilla Extract - Why it Makes a Difference

Baking with Homemade Vanilla Extract - Why it Makes a Difference

Whether you're baking cookies, cakes, or custards, homemade vanilla extract adds depth and authenticity that elevates your recipes to the next level.