The Suave 3 Vanilla Bean Blend - For Vanilla Extract Making & Baking

The Suave: A Premium 3-Origin Vanilla Blend

Light, floral, and irresistibly fruity—The Suave is summer in a bottle. Crafted from three of the world's most exotic and aromatic vanilla origins, this blend was designed for the moments when vanilla should feel bright and alive: fresh-churned gelato, fruit-forward desserts, garden cocktails, and warm-weather baking. The Suave doesn't just add vanilla flavor—it adds a sense of place.

Why Choose The Suave Blend?

• Three Exotic Origins, One Luminous Blend: The Suave brings together two V. tahitensis origins and the legendary BIG Peruvian Rioja V. pompona—three of the most aromatic, fruit-forward vanilla varieties in the world—into a single blend that is unlike anything else in our lineup.
• Two Rare Species: V. tahitensis and V. pompona are both celebrated for their floral, fruity complexity. Together, they create an extract profile that is distinctly different from traditional planifolia-based vanillas—brighter, more aromatic, and beautifully suited to light, fresh applications.
• The Summertime Extract: Designed specifically to accentuate fruit-based baking, homemade gelatos and ice creams, cocktails, and any recipe where vanilla should feel vibrant rather than heavy.
• Perfect for Extract Makers & Artisan Bakers: Whether you're infusing a white rum for a tropical cocktail or folding extract into a peach gelato, The Suave delivers the aromatic brightness to make every creation extraordinary.

Flavor Profile

This carefully curated blend brings together three origins, each with its own luminous voice:

• Rioja Peru V. pompona ("Big Rioja"): The crown jewel of The Suave. V. pompona—known as "Vanillon" or "Pompona vanilla"—is one of the rarest vanilla species in commercial use, and the Rioja region of Peru produces some of the finest examples in the world. These large, plump beans are intensely aromatic with a distinctive fruity, fig-like sweetness layered over warm vanilla and subtle spice. Bold in presence but smooth in character, the Big Rioja Pompona anchors the blend with a richness that is entirely its own.
• Kerema Papua New Guinea V. tahitensis: Grown in the lush highlands of Papua New Guinea's Kerema region, this V. tahitensis is prized for its exceptional floral intensity and tropical fruit character. Notes of ripe stone fruit, jasmine, and a delicate anise-like sweetness make the Kerema one of the most aromatic vanilla origins in the world. It brings an unmistakable brightness and lift to The Suave that no planifolia can replicate.
• Sentani Indonesia V. tahitensis: Grown in the Sentani region of Papua, Indonesia, this V. tahitensis adds a complementary layer of cherry, light blackberry, and soft floral sweetness. Where the Kerema is bold and tropical, the Sentani is delicate and refined—together, the two tahitensis origins create a floral-fruity harmony that is the heart of The Suave's character.

Together, these three origins create a multi-dimensional vanilla experience: the rare, fig-like richness of Rioja Pompona, the tropical floral intensity of Kerema PNG, and the delicate cherry-kissed sweetness of Sentani—unified into one luminous summertime blend.

Perfect For

The Suave was crafted with specific applications in mind—moments where vanilla's brighter, more aromatic side should take center stage:

• Homemade Gelato & Ice Cream: The floral, fruity complexity of The Suave is extraordinary in frozen desserts. The aromatic tahitensis notes bloom beautifully in cold applications, while the Pompona's fig-like richness adds depth that keeps the flavor interesting from first bite to last.
• Fruit-Based Baking: Stone fruit tarts, berry cobblers, peach cakes, citrus glazes—The Suave's bright, fruity vanilla profile accentuates rather than competes with fresh fruit flavors. It's the extract that makes your fruit desserts taste more like themselves, only better.
• Cocktails & Garden Drinks: From vanilla-infused simple syrups to spirit-forward summer cocktails, The Suave adds an aromatic, floral vanilla dimension that elevates everything from a classic gin & tonic to a tropical rum punch.

Spirit Recommendations

The Suave's floral brightness, fruity complexity, and aromatic lift make it a natural match for clean, light, and botanically expressive spirits. These are the bases that let The Suave's character shine at its fullest.

• Vodka: The purist's choice for The Suave. Vodka's clean neutrality is the perfect canvas for the full aromatic spectrum of this blend—the fig-like Pompona richness, the tropical Kerema florals, and the delicate Sentani cherry notes all come through with exceptional clarity. A vodka-based Suave extract is the most versatile you can make: beautiful in gelato, baking, cocktails, and beyond.
• White Rum & Light Rum: White rum's subtle sweetness and clean sugarcane character harmonize beautifully with The Suave's tropical, fruity profile. The Kerema and Sentani tahitensis notes feel right at home alongside rum's natural brightness, while the Pompona adds a layer of exotic richness that makes this pairing genuinely special. An exceptional choice for summer cocktail extracts.
• Gin (London Dry & Floral Styles): The botanical complexity of gin—juniper, citrus peel, coriander, florals—finds a natural companion in The Suave's aromatic tahitensis and Pompona character. The floral and fruity notes of the blend weave seamlessly into gin's botanical tapestry, producing an extract that is sophisticated, aromatic, and endlessly interesting. Particularly stunning in floral and contemporary-style gins.
• Brandy: Brandy's grape-distilled fruitiness and gentle oak warmth provide a beautiful backdrop for The Suave's fig-like Pompona richness and floral tahitensis brightness. The dried fruit and subtle spice notes of brandy complement rather than compete with the blend's exotic character—producing an extract that is elegant, complex, and exceptionally well-suited to fruit-forward baking and dessert applications.

Whether you're crafting a floral gin extract for a summer cocktail menu or a bright vodka vanilla for your signature gelato, The Suave brings the aromatic brilliance to make it unforgettable.

What You'll Receive

Each pouch is carefully filled to weight and includes Grade A vanilla beans from all three origins—Rioja Peru V. pompona, Kerema Papua New Guinea V. tahitensis, and Sentani Indonesia V. tahitensis—ready to transform your next batch of extract or summer baking project. Whether you're a seasoned extract maker or just beginning your vanilla journey, The Suave delivers the aromatic complexity to make every drop extraordinary.

Species: V. pompona, V. tahitensis
Grade: Grade A
Origins: Rioja (Peru), Kerema (Papua New Guinea), Sentani (Indonesia)
Best For: Gelato & ice cream, fruit-based baking, summer cocktails, vodka & white rum extracts

Happy Extracting!