The Dili - East Timor Vanilla Beans - For Vanilla Extract & Baking (Grade A)

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Rare East Timor Vanilla Beans from Dili

VanillaPura's planifolia East Timor vanilla beans are of the highest quality and have a rich, dark aroma. These premium Grade A V. planifolia vanilla beans offer sweet vanilla with hints of tropical fruit and flora aroma, and bold sweetness with pronounced vanilla and floral undertones flavor. Named after Dili, the capital city of East Timor. 

East Timor - A Nation with Rich Vanilla Heritage

This particular vanilla bean originates from the tropical region just north of Australia. Claimed by the Portuguese, then invaded and ruled by Indonesia and finally liberated as its own state just in 2002, East Timor is a people and a culture with a rich history and deep rooted identity and pride that is reflected in all of their agricultural exports, and especially with their vanilla beans.

Exceptionally Sweet Vanilla Aroma

When you first open a pouch of The Dili East Timor vanilla beans, your nose will be met with an exceptionally sweet vanilla scent that isn't always characteristic of planifolia vanilla beans. It's sweet, almost as if nature added a pinch of sugar to the aroma. Behind the sweet vanilla scent, you will quickly notice a soft hint of tropical fruit and flora.

Beautiful Elegant Vanilla Extract

After months (or even years) of extraction, your finished extract will demonstrate a beautiful and elegant vanilla sweetness with use applications in almost every culinary creation including creams, pastries, chocolate, savory dishes and more. For homemade vanilla extract, use the ratio of 1oz of beans for every 8oz of alcohol. For light spirits (vodka, white rum, gin), age up to 1 year. For dark spirits (bourbon, dark rum, brandy), age 18 months to 2 years for optimal flavor development. Visit our spirit pairing guide for detailed recommendations.

Premium Grade A Quality - Plump & Oily

The Dili East Timor vanilla beans are very oily and high in vanillin content. These are plump vanilla beans, and are usually between 5-7 inches long and have a dark brown color. Great for sugars, salts and powders when dried, in addition to their excellent use in extracts.

Versatile Culinary Applications

East Timor vanilla beans are perfect for a wide range of culinary applications including vanilla extract, vanilla sugar, vanilla salt, vanilla powder, creams, pastries, chocolate desserts, savory dishes, ice cream, custards, and more. The bold sweetness and pronounced vanilla flavor with floral undertones makes these beans incredibly versatile.

Only Available a Few Times a Year

These rare East Timor vanilla beans are only available a few times a year due to limited production and the small geographic region where they are grown. When available, they represent exceptional value and quality from a nation with deep pride in their vanilla heritage.

Bean Count and Specifications

On average, there are 5-8 beans per ounce depending on the moisture content of the specific batch of vanilla beans. There can be as few as 5 beans or as many as 15 beans. We sell by weight to ensure consistent value regardless of individual bean size. Pricing reflects current market conditions and will be updated as market prices change.

Premium Quality and Freshness

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

Product Details: V. planifolia vanilla beans from Dili, East Timor | Grade A (pliable, moist, oily) | Sweet vanilla, hints of tropical fruit and flora aroma | Bold sweetness, pronounced vanilla, floral undertones flavor | Very oily, high vanillin content | 5-7 inches long | 5-8 beans per ounce average | Perfect for all spirits | Ideal for extracts, sugars, salts, powders | Only available a few times a year | Group buy with 4-8 week shipping