Vanilla 101
The Vanilla Bean Belt: Why Geography Determines the Future of Vanilla
Discover why vanilla can only grow in the narrow bean belt around the equator, how hurricanes never cross the equator providing natural protection, and how Cyclone Enawo devastated Madagascar's vanilla industry in 2017, causing global price spikes and a five-year recovery.
From Utah to Reunion: The Journey to the World's Most Rare Vanilla Beans
Discover the connection between VanillaPura in Utah and the rare vanilla beans from Reunion and Mauritiusβhalfway around the world. Learn about Edmund Albius, the young innovator who invented the hand-pollination technique we still use today.
South America's Vanilla Tapestry: A Continent of Diverse Species and Flavors
Explore South America's remarkable vanilla diversityβfrom Peru's giant V. pompona to Ecuador and Colombia's V. tahitensis, Brazil's V. planifolia and rare V. bahiana, to French Guiana's V. planifolia. Rich soils and diverse climates create vanilla flavors as varied as the continent's cultures.
The Vanilla Archipelago: Exploring Indonesia's Diverse Vanilla Regions
Discover the remarkable diversity of Indonesian vanillaβa country so vast it produces two vanilla species across distinct regions from Western Sumatra to Eastern Papua, Southern Java to Alor Island. Each region's unique climate and soil creates distinctly different vanilla flavor profiles.
Swimming Against the Algorithm: How VanillaPura Rewards Kindness in a World That Doesn't
Since 2022, VanillaPura has given away free vanilla beans over 1,500 times to reward online kindness in our communities. Even though social media algorithms favor divisiveness, we continue to promote kindness as our default way of communicatingβbecause making the world sweeter is about more than just vanilla beans.
Pure Perfection: The Benefits of Infusing Vanilla Beans in Real Maple Syrup
Discover the remarkable benefits of infusing vanilla beans in real maple syrup. Learn how this artisanal combination enhances flavor, adds nutritional value, and creates a versatile ingredient for both sweet and savory dishes.
The Rich History of KahlΓΊa: Why Premium Vanilla Beans Make All the Difference
Discover how premium vanilla beans became a critical ingredient in KahlΓΊa's iconic recipe and why quality matters in creating exceptional spirits.
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.
3 Cozy October Cocktails Featuring Premium Vanilla
Discover three delicious October cocktails that feature premium vanilla beans and vanilla extract, from a Vanilla Spiced Apple Cider Mule to a Vanilla Bean Pumpkin Espresso Martini.
The Sweet Symphony: Benefits of Infusing Real Raw Honey with Vanilla Beans
Discover why infusing real raw honey with vanilla beans creates a luxurious fusion that offers enhanced flavor, preserved nutrition, and versatile culinary applications. Learn about the benefits of this artisanal combination.
Vanilla Pompona: The Giant Vanillon Bean You Need to Know
Explore Vanilla pompona, the impressive giant of the vanilla world. Learn about this lesser-known species' remarkable size, unique earthy-floral flavor profile, and how to use these Vanillon beans in both sweet and savory culinary applications.
Vanilla-Infused Maple Syrup: A Simple Luxury That Transforms Everything
Learn how to create luxurious vanilla-infused maple syrup using premium vanilla beans. This simple infusion process transforms pure maple syrup into a gourmet ingredient perfect for breakfast, cocktails, and more.












