French Polynesian Vanilla Bean – Vanilla Tahitensis

A world-class vanilla bean. Grown under the sun-ripened skies of the exotic archipelago of Îles de la Société in French Polynesia – a paradise where volcanic soil, tropical breezes and humidity create a terroir so unique that few places in the world can replicate it.

This Tahitensis vanilla is known among pastry chefs and gourmets as “the luxurious vanilla” – a raw material with a rare intensity, depth and richness that both professional and passionate home cooks seek out. The bars are rich, almost creamy, and packed with tiny, glistening seeds that reveal its high quality at first touch.

Where regular bourbon vanilla provides pure sweetness, Tahitian vanilla adds an extra dimension: the natural presence of heliotropin. This means more aromatic richness, more floral, more fruitiness – and a complexity that makes it a true signature spice in any kitchen.

Perfect for those who want to take their desserts, sauces, ice cream or fish dishes to a gastronomic level where you can taste the craftsmanship, passion and rare character of the raw material.

Application – when only the best is good enough

This vanilla is made for those who want something extraordinary.
Use it for:

• Baking and confectionery

• Jams and compotes

• Ice cream, parfait, crème brûlée and panna cotta

• Ris á l’amande, cold toast and other classic desserts

• Light sauces for fish and seafood

• Cocktails, rum, syrups and gourmet drinks

Flavor notes

Aroma: Intense, floral, warm and deeply aromatic.
Taste: Sweet, round and full-bodied with nuances of fresh berries, ripe fruits and floral notes.
Finish: Long, silky and spicy with a touch of heliotrope and tropical sweetness.

The history of the house

This vanilla comes from a small family-owned farm on one of the islands of the Îles de la Société. Growing vanilla has been a tradition here for generations – a craft that requires patience, precision and respect for the rhythm of nature.

Each flower is pollinated by hand, each pod is picked at the perfect time, and the entire drying process follows ancient Polynesian methods. The result is one of the most coveted vanillas in the world – produced in limited quantities, but with love at every step.