Rare Pod — Vanilla tahitensis
PAPUA, INDONESIA
A rare variety, rarely found on the French market. It undergoes an exceptionally long aging process—a full year—which develops an immediately recognizable aromatic profile.
Key Features
Grade
15 to 17 cm — whole unsplit beans
Average weight
6.5 g per bean — approx. 155 beans per kilo
Appearance
Dark brown, very fleshy, supple
Moisture
~45% (characteristic of the variety)
Curing
12 months
Ingredient
100% vanilla beans, no additives
Packaging
Vacuum-sealed, triple-layer food-grade pouches
Storage
15–20 °C · Best before 18 months · refrigerate after opening
Distinctive flavor profile
Anise-like, floral, and fruity. Notes of orange blossom, cherry, and sweet almond. Its appeal lies not in vanillin but in its unique anise-like compounds: it is a vanilla for the finish and signature notes, not a base note.
Applications
Plated desserts, cold creams, cold infusions, cocktails and spirits, fruit pairings. We recommend sensory evaluation on a sample: this product is chosen by the nose.
Sample
You can assess the Tahitensis by its aroma before purchasing. Ask us for a sample: we’ll ship it from Lille within 48 hours.
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Andaliman
Native to the highlands of Lake Toba, andaliman is a rare wild berry known for its citrusy and floral notes and its slight numbing sensation. Selected by Kawanga for its distinct and expressive aroma.
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Gousse Gourmet — Vanilla planifolia.
Grown using agroforestry methods on volcanic soil, under the shade of the forest. Hand-pollinated flower by flower, selectively harvested at full maturity after about nine months, sun-dried under a dome, then slowly aged for 4 to 6 months.
Vanilla Heart
A concentrate, not a sweetened paste. Three kilograms of aged vanilla beans yield one kilogram of concentrated extract. With the seeds and powder added, each kilogram of Cœur de Vanille contains 1.4 to 1.5 kg of vanilla beans.