The Pura Vida - V. Planifolia Vanilla Beans from Costa Rica - For Vanilla Extract & Baking (Grade A)

The Pura Vida - Premium Costa Rican Vanilla Beans - Grade A Planifolia

Named after the "Pura Vida" lifestyle, embodied by Costa Rican culture. Living life to the fullest is the "Pure Life". A perfect fit here at VanillaPura.

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Premium Pura Vida Costa Rican Vanilla Beans - Grade A

VanillaPura's V. planifolia Costa Rican vanilla beans are of the highest quality and boast a flavor that is unique to the central American region. These premium Grade A V. planifolia vanilla beans from Costa Rica offer pronounced vanilla with undertones of dried fruit and cacao aroma, and a rich and sweet vanilla with hints of earthy dark chocolate and dried fruit flavor. 

Named After Costa Rica's Pura Vida Lifestyle

We named this vanilla bean after the favorite phrase of Costa Ricans used in both greetings and salutations, "Pura Vida!". If you have visited Costa Rica then you know the vibe, the feeling and the culture that comes from wishing everyone a "Pure Life!". We thought it an appropriate name as we wish each of you...a pure extract!

Unique Central American Vanilla Profile

These aren't the smokey and spicy vanilla beans from Mexico up north, nor are they the extra sweet and fruity vanilla beans from Ecuador down south. These are V. planifolia, so they will be a strong, creamy rich vanilla, but the rich soils of Costa Rica where coffee and cacao are grown will provide this bean a hint of chocolate and mocha, with a soft understated dried fruit accent that hints of figs and raisins. It's a beautiful vanilla experience.

Rich Soils Create Chocolate & Mocha Notes

The rich soils of Costa Rica where coffee and cacao are grown will provide this bean a hint of chocolate and mocha, with a soft understated dried fruit accent that hints of figs and raisins. This unique terroir creates a vanilla bean that captures the essence of Costa Rica's agricultural heritage.

Strong Creamy Rich Vanilla with Dried Fruit

These are V. planifolia, so they will be a strong, creamy rich vanilla. The pronounced vanilla aroma with undertones of dried fruit and cacao creates a complex flavor profile. A rich and sweet vanilla with hints of earthy dark chocolate and dried fruit makes this extract perfect for a wide range of culinary applications.

Full of Caviar - Premium Grade A Quality

Grade A beans are pliable, moist, oily, and full of caviar - the hallmarks of premium gourmet vanilla. VanillaPura's V. planifolia Costa Rican vanilla beans are of the highest quality and showcase the unique terroir of Central America.

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.

Between Mexico and Ecuador - Unique Position

Costa Rica's position between Mexico and Ecuador gives these vanilla beans a unique flavor profile. Not as smokey and spicy as Mexican vanilla, not as extra sweet and fruity as Ecuadorian vanilla, but a perfect balance with strong creamy vanilla, chocolate, mocha, and dried fruit notes.

Coffee and Cacao Growing Region

The rich soils of Costa Rica where coffee and cacao are grown provide this bean with distinctive characteristics. The hint of chocolate and mocha comes from the same terroir that produces world-renowned Costa Rican coffee and cacao, creating a truly unique vanilla experience.

Beautiful Vanilla Experience

It's a beautiful vanilla experience. The combination of strong creamy vanilla, hints of chocolate and mocha, and soft understated dried fruit accents that hint of figs and raisins creates an extract that embodies the Pura Vida lifestyle - pure, rich, and full of life.

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.

Group Buy Savings

Group buy products are bundled with other orders for additional savings, so they may not ship for 4-8 weeks. "Wait a little save a lot!" The result is the lowest priced, gourmet vanilla beans anywhere.

Product Details: V. planifolia vanilla beans from Costa Rica | Grade A (pliable, moist, oily, full of caviar) | Pronounced vanilla with undertones of dried fruit and cacao aroma | Rich and sweet vanilla with hints of earthy dark chocolate and dried fruit flavor | 5-8 beans per ounce average | | Perfect for all spirits | Named after Pura Vida lifestyle | Unique Central American profile | Group buy with 4-8 week shipping