The Copacabana - Vanilla Beans from Bolivia - For Vanilla Extract & Baking (Grade A)

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The Copacabana - First Ever Bolivian Vanilla Beans - Grade A Tahitensis

Introducing our Southernmost South American Vanilla Bean

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First Ever Bolivian Vanilla Beans

Greetings from Bolivia and welcome to our first-ever vanilla bean from the beautiful country that boasts the famous Lake Titicaca and city of Copacabana that is nestled beautifully on its shores. These premium Grade A V. tahitensis vanilla beans from Bolivia offer sweet vanilla, chocolate undertones with a hint of plums aroma. Southernmost South American vanilla bean.

Strong Chocolate Aroma - Unique for Tahitensis

What surprised us the most about this vanilla bean is the strong chocolate aroma that is normally not characteristic in a V. tahitensis vanilla bean, but undertones of plum remind us of more traditional V. tahitensis. The beans are oily, plump and rich in caviar.

Beautiful, Plump & Oily - 6 to 9 Inches

Here is a picture of our samples so you can see how beautiful, plump and oily these vanilla beans are with lengths between 6-9 inches:

Named After Copacabana on Lake Titicaca

We named this vanilla bean The Copacabana after the beautiful Bolivian city along the shores of Lake Titicaca as pictured here at sunset:

Sweet Vanilla with Chocolate & Plum

Sweet vanilla, chocolate undertones with a hint of plums. 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.

Oily, Plump & Rich in Caviar

The beans are oily, plump and rich in caviar. These beautiful vanilla beans showcase the exceptional quality of Bolivian tahitensis vanilla with lengths between 6-9 inches.

Famous Lake Titicaca Region

Welcome to our first-ever vanilla bean from the beautiful country that boasts the famous Lake Titicaca and city of Copacabana that is nestled beautifully on its shores. This unique high-altitude region creates vanilla beans with distinctive characteristics.

Undertones of Plum - Traditional Tahitensis

Undertones of plum remind us of more traditional V. tahitensis. While the strong chocolate aroma is unique for tahitensis, the plum notes are characteristic of this floral and fruity species.

Southernmost South American Vanilla

Introducing our southernmost South American vanilla bean. Bolivia's unique position in South America creates ideal growing conditions for this rare and exceptional V. tahitensis vanilla.

V. Tahitensis Species - Floral & Fruity

As a V. tahitensis vanilla bean, the Copacabana offers characteristic floral and fruity notes. What surprised us the most is the strong chocolate aroma that is normally not characteristic in a V. tahitensis vanilla bean, making this a truly unique origin.

Beautiful Bolivian City on Lake Shores

We named this vanilla bean The Copacabana after the beautiful Bolivian city along the shores of Lake Titicaca. This stunning location produces vanilla beans as beautiful as the landscape.

Bean Count and Specifications

On average, there are 4-7 beans per ounce depending on each harvest, which is why we sell by weight and not by bean count. 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. tahitensis vanilla beans from Copacabana, Bolivia | Grade A (pliable, moist, oily) | Sweet vanilla, chocolate undertones with a hint of plums aroma | Oily, plump and rich in caviar | 6-9 inches long | 4-7 beans per ounce average | Perfect for all spirits | First ever Bolivian vanilla | Southernmost South American vanilla | Strong chocolate aroma unique for tahitensis | Named after Copacabana on Lake Titicaca | Beautiful, plump and oily | Group buy with 4-8 week shipping