Price range: $65.00 through $225.00
The most competitively priced Grade A Mexican vanilla beans available direct from a U.S. importer: $225/lb for 1 lb (compare VBK at $334.99/lb, eBay resellers at $300+). Grown in Papantla, Veracruz — the birthplace of vanilla — these Grade A V. planifolia beans are harvested late-season for maximum moisture, hand-selected, and shipped directly from Amadeus Vanilla Beans, a direct-trade importer since 1994. In stock now in 1 lb, 1/2 lb, 1/4 lb, and 5-bean sample sizes. Free U.S. shipping.
Currently on sale: Grade A Mexican vanilla beans from 2 (5 beans) to 25 per pound. Free ground shipping on all U.S. orders. At 25 per pound, these are among the most competitively priced authentic Grade A Veracruz beans available from a direct-trade importer.
Return to the origin. Mexico is the birthplace of vanilla, and our Veracruz-grown V. planifolia beans carry that legacy in every pod. Harvested in late 2025 from the storied Totonacapan growing region, these Prime-grade beans are deeply aromatic, glossy, and generously packed with caviar (seeds).
- Aromatic Profile: Warm creamy vanilla with notes of clove, cinnamon spice, and subtle cedar, layered over dried fig.
- Description: Moist, dark, and supple Grade A beans with a bold, complex character unique to Mexican terroir. 12 cm to 13 cm in length.
Description
Vanilla, Back at the Source
Vanilla did not originate in Madagascar. It originated here — in Mexico, in the lush tropical lowlands of Veracruz, where the Totonac people of the Totonacapan region cultivated and traded vanilla long before European contact. For centuries, this was the only place in the world where vanilla grew. That heritage lives in every pod.
Our Mexico Gourmet Vanilla Beans are grown in Veracruz and harvested late in the season to maximize moisture content and caviar density. These are V. planifolia beans at their most expressive — dark, glossy, supple, and deeply aromatic in a way that is distinctly different from Madagascar despite being the same species.
Flavor Profile
Warm, creamy vanilla anchors the experience, but Mexican terroir adds layers you will not find elsewhere: clove-like spice, cinnamon warmth, subtle cedar, and an undercurrent of dried fig. Bold and complex without being sharp.
Best Used For
- Creme brulee and custard bases — the complexity shines here
- Artisan ice cream and gelato
- Mole and other savory chocolate-based sauces
- Chocolate pairings, especially dark chocolate and caramel
- Mastercraft extracts: a natural match for mezcal, bourbon, dark rum, and aged tequila infusions
Grade A (Prime)
12 to 13 cm. Moist, dark, and supple with a bold, complex character unique to Mexican terroir. Harvested late 2025.
Additional information
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| Portion | 5 beans, 1/4 lb, 1/2 lb, 1 lb |
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