Group Buy - The Albius - Vanilla Beans from Reunion - For Vanilla Extract & Baking (Grade A)

The Albius - Premium Reunion Vanilla Beans - Grade A Planifolia

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Gourmet vanilla named after Edmond Albius, the enslaved 12-year-old on the French Island of Reunion that invented the process of hand pollinating vanilla beans in 1841.

This is a group buy product. Group buy orders are combined with other customer orders and may have a lead time of 4-8 weeks. "Wait a little, and save a lot!"

Premium Albius Reunion Vanilla Beans - Grade A

VanillaPura's V. planifolia Albius vanilla beans are of the highest quality and boast a flavor that is unique to the French island of Reunion. These premium Grade A V. planifolia vanilla beans from Reunion offer sweet vanilla, honey, earthy and caramel aroma, and a unique vanilla extract with earthy notes of caramel, honey and a soft hint of tropical fruit flavor. 

Named After Edmond Albius - Father of Modern Vanilla

We named this beautiful vanilla bean after the 12-year-old slave that invented the process of hand pollinating vanilla orchids in 1841. It's because of him that we even have vanilla beans today. His name is one that all extract makers and vanilla connoisseurs should not quickly forget. A pioneer in our industry whose contribution to our world is a wave of vanilla bean sweetness that covers the earth. Every single commercial vanilla bean farm in the world today uses Edmond's technique.

Reunion Island - Unique Tropical Terroir

No other vanilla bean that we have introduced to date comes with characteristics of earthy caramel and honey, a sweet blend that could only be grown in the tropics of this small island off the eastern coast of Madagascar in the Indian ocean. The unique climate and volcanic soil of Reunion Island creates vanilla beans with entirely distinctive flavor profiles.

Unique Earthy Caramel & Honey Vanilla

In fact, no other vanilla bean that we have introduced to date comes with characteristics of earthy caramel and honey, a sweet blend that could only be grown in the tropics of this small island off the eastern coast of Madagascar in the Indian ocean. The combination of sweet vanilla, honey, earthy notes, and caramel creates a sophisticated and unique flavor profile.

Unique Extract with Tropical Fruit Notes

A unique vanilla extract with earthy notes of caramel, honey and a soft hint of tropical fruit. This distinctive flavor profile sets Reunion vanilla apart from all other vanilla origins. 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.

French Island of Reunion - Birthplace of Hand Pollination

The French island of Reunion holds a special place in vanilla history. It was here in 1841 that Edmond Albius, at just 12 years old, invented the hand pollination technique that revolutionized vanilla cultivation worldwide. Every commercial vanilla bean farm in the world today uses Edmond's technique, making Reunion the birthplace of modern vanilla cultivation.

Premium Grade A Quality

VanillaPura's V. planifolia Albius vanilla beans are of the highest quality. Grade A beans are pliable, moist, and oily - the hallmarks of premium gourmet vanilla. These beans showcase the unique terroir of Reunion Island with their distinctive earthy caramel and honey characteristics.

Stocking Out Soon - Limited Availability

These rare Reunion vanilla beans are stocking out soon. The unique growing conditions and limited production on this small French island make these beans difficult to obtain and highly sought after by vanilla connoisseurs and extract makers.

Group Buy Savings

This is a group buy product page for vanilla bean group buy participants. Group buy orders are combined with other customer orders and may have a lead time of 4-8 weeks. The result is the lowest priced, gourmet vanilla beans anywhere. "Wait a little, and save a lot!"

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 3 beans or as many as 10 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.

Honor Edmond Albius with Every Extract

When you use The Albius vanilla beans, you honor the legacy of Edmond Albius, the young pioneer whose innovation made vanilla cultivation possible worldwide. His contribution to our world is a wave of vanilla bean sweetness that covers the earth.

Product Details: V. planifolia vanilla beans from Reunion Island | Grade A (pliable, moist, oily) | Sweet vanilla, honey, earthy and caramel aroma | Unique vanilla extract with earthy notes of caramel, honey and soft hint of tropical fruit flavor | 5-8 beans per ounce average | Perfect for all spirits | Named after Edmond Albius, inventor of hand pollination | Stocking out soon | Group buy with 4-8 week shipping