The Avarua - Cook Island Vanilla Beans - For Vanilla Extract & Baking (Grade A)

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Best Price: $35.95/oz when you buy a 1lb group buy pouch.
Bean Family: V. tahitensis
Bean Origin: Cook Islands
Bean Quality: Grade A (pliable, moist, oily)
Aroma: Deep fragrant vanilla, floral, dry cherries, a hint of anise.Β 
Extract Taste: Bold vanilla, sweet, soft fruits.Β 
Best Extract Spirit: Visit ourΒ spirit pairing guide.
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This is a very difficult bean to find and is available in a very limited quantity.

Like all VanillaPura beans, the Avarua Cook Island beans are of the highest quality. They are plump, dark, extremely rich in oils and have a delicate and sweet floral fragrance that set them apart by any other beans. Their undertones are primarily a traditional vanilla aroma and taste when used for extract making, but with a soft hint of anise and cherry finish. Light spirits like vodka, white rum and tequila are best when using this bean in your DIY extracts.Β Β 

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Cook Island Map

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The location of the Cook Islands tells the story of this remarkable bean. North West of Tahiti, South of Hawaii and quite a distance from Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, this tiny bean captures the essence of its remote location on our planet in a way that few other beans do.

When you first openΒ a pouch ofΒ Avarua Cook IslandΒ vanilla beans, your nose will be met with a burst of tropical fauna and sweetness with a subtle anise accent. A flavor and aroma burst that teases the senses and enlivens your favorite desserts and pastries.Β 

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Cook IslandsΒ 

(A picture of the beautiful, tropical Cook Island coastline.)Β 

These vanilla beans are very oily and rich with vanillin. They are usually between 4" and 7" inches long and have a dark brown color. Like all vanilla beans from VanillaPura, they are backed by our 100%, no questions asked satisfaction guarantee.Β 

VanillaPura vanilla beans are all shipped vacuum sealed for freshness and should be stored unrefrigerated in a cool, dry and dark place.Β