The Mana - Vanilla Beans from French Guiana - For Vanilla Extract & Baking (Grade A)
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The Mana - First Ever French Guiana Vanilla Beans - Grade A Planifolia
Located in the northern region of South America and defined as an "Overseas department and region of France" bordering Brazil and Guyana. Known for its tropical rain forests and rich soils - a region in our world that produces a rare, sweet and exquisite vanilla bean.
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First Ever French Guiana Vanilla Beans
Greetings from French Guiana and welcome to our first-ever vanilla bean from the beautiful department of France that boasts beautiful tropics, lush rain forests and rich soils that produce a sweet vanilla bean. These premium Grade A V. planifolia vanilla beans from French Guiana offer sweet vanilla with undertones of mocha, dried fruit aroma.
Overseas Department of France
Located in the northern region of South America and defined as an "Overseas department and region of France" bordering Brazil and Guyana. Known for its tropical rain forests and rich soils - a region in our world that produces a rare, sweet and exquisite vanilla bean.
Tropical Rain Forests & Rich Soils
Known for its tropical rain forests and rich soils - a region in our world that produces a rare, sweet and exquisite vanilla bean. The lush rain forests and rich soils of French Guiana create ideal growing conditions for exceptional vanilla.
Sweet Vanilla with Mocha & Dried Fruit
Sweet vanilla with undertones of mocha, dried fruit. This V. planifolia bean is sure to please with a blend of aromas and flavors including undertones of mocha, soft hints of dried fruit and caramel beneath a sweet, full bodied vanilla.
Named After Town of Mana
We named this vanilla bean The Mana after one of the small, beautiful towns found here.
Full Bodied Vanilla with Caramel
This V. planifolia bean is sure to please with a blend of aromas and flavors including undertones of mocha, soft hints of dried fruit and caramel beneath a sweet, full bodied vanilla.
Perfect Extract for All Spirits
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.
Bordering Brazil and Guyana
Located in the northern region of South America and defined as an "Overseas department and region of France" bordering Brazil and Guyana. This unique position creates a distinctive terroir for vanilla cultivation.
Rare, Sweet & Exquisite
Known for its tropical rain forests and rich soils - a region in our world that produces a rare, sweet and exquisite vanilla bean. French Guiana vanilla is exceptionally rare and highly sought after.
Soft Hints of Dried Fruit & Caramel
This V. planifolia bean is sure to please with a blend of aromas and flavors including undertones of mocha, soft hints of dried fruit and caramel beneath a sweet, full bodied vanilla.
Beautiful Tropics & Lush Rain Forests
Welcome to our first-ever vanilla bean from the beautiful department of France that boasts beautiful tropics, lush rain forests and rich soils that produce a sweet vanilla bean.
Small Beautiful Towns
We named this vanilla bean The Mana after one of the small, beautiful towns found here. These charming villages produce some of the world's rarest vanilla beans.
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. planifolia vanilla beans from Mana, French Guiana | Grade A (pliable, moist, oily) | Sweet vanilla, undertones of mocha, dried fruit aroma | Full bodied vanilla with soft hints of dried fruit and caramel | 4-7 beans per ounce average | Perfect for all spirits | First ever French Guiana vanilla | Overseas department of France | Tropical rain forests and rich soils | Bordering Brazil and Guyana | Named after town of Mana | Rare, sweet and exquisite | Group buy with 4-8 week shipping
