The Colorado Ecuadorian Vanilla Beans - For Vanilla Extract Making & Baking Grade-A

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Bean Family: V. tahitensis
Bean Origin: Ecuador
Bean Quality: Grade A (pliable, moist, oily)
Aroma: Vanilla, flora, nectarine
Extract Taste: Pronounced vanilla with velvety undertones of nectarines & dried fruit. 
Best Extract Spirit: Visit our spirit pairing guide.

 

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We are pleased to present the latest addition to our family of grade-A vanilla beans. This vanilla bean is grown near the region Santo Domingo De Los Colorados. "De Los Colorados" refers to a local ethnic group called the Tsachila where it is the custom of men in that tribe to dye their hair with the extract of the achiote plant. The knowledge of how to extract oils from fruits dates back thousands of years in this region. 

man with hair died by achiote plant.

The predominant flavor of this beautiful vanilla bean is a bold vanilla that is sweet and and rich with tropical fruit undertones and sweet spice. The mixture of flavors is similar to nectarines, perhaps an understated hint of anise, dried tropical fruit and flora. This makes The Colorado one of the most unique vanilla experiences in the world. Perhaps this shouldn't be a surprise, given the rich, fertile and lush soils where this bean is grown. 

Landscape of Ecuador

The Colorado is the perfect vanilla bean for a sweet extract utilizing rum or vodka as its alcohol base. For cooking, the caviar of this bean is a perfect addition to homemade ice cream, fruit-based pastries, creams and frostings. It will make a vanilla sugar that is totally unique and can be converted into a powder with innumerable culinary applications. 

All VanillaPura vanilla beans are all shipped vacuum sealed for freshness and should be stored unrefrigerated in a cool, dry and dark place. Each bean is inspected individually before pouching. 

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RoxAnna Wood

These beans matched the description on the package, the aroma, appearance and feel of the beans were outstanding. They are swimming in Buffalo Trace and will not be ready for 2 years but after only a few weeks the smell better than any store boughten extract I have found.

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Patricia McLean
Delicious Ecuadorian

Just opening the bag gave me a powerful vanilla aroma. Sweet but smokey at the same time. Amazing beans. I combined them with Oaxaca Pompona beans in vodka for a lovely double fold vanilla. I hope to decant those next Christmas!

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Susan Lambert
Colorado Ecuadorian Vanilla Beans

Deliciously makes ones nose smile as the Vanilla tones from the Colorado Ecuadorian Beans are released as the sealed pkg is opened. They are beautiful oil Rich and Plump beans and loved swimming in Bombay!!
I wish Time Could Fly until this Vanilla Extract is ready to be enjoyed.

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Vivian Courtney-Komaromi
Beautiful

I have yet to process these beans, but, they look amazing and smell even better. I can't wait to get them in some Reigncane vodka touring outtheir true flavors.

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Sharon Barton
Oh, the heavenly smell!

Love the wonderful vanilla and nectarine smell of the Colorado Ecuadorian beans. I just decanted some that were in Platinum 7x vodka and Bacardi white rum. The taste test was delicious. I'm going to use it in some peach crisp and maybe some ice cream.