Special Buy! Group Buy - The Jambi Indonesian Vanilla Beans - For Vanilla Extract & Baking (Grade A)
(Retail orders ship immediately. Any orders with Group Buy products usually ship in 4-8 weeks.)
Special Buy! Jambi Sumatra Indonesian Vanilla Beans - Grade A Planifolia
For a limited time, get our customer favorite Sumatra Indonesian V. planifolia Grade A vanilla beans at this very low price.
Plus... Save up to $70 on The Papua - V. planifolia Indonesian Vanilla when you bundle them with your order. A great way to experience two different V. planifolia vanilla beans from Indonesia - one from the far west side of the country near India (Sumatra) and the other from the far east side near Papua New Guinea (Papua).
Estimated ship date: 4-8 weeks from order placement. "Wait a little. Save a lot!"
If you missed this special buy, you can find our regular group buy Sumatra Indonesian V. planifolia vanilla beans by clicking here.
Premium Jambi Sumatra Indonesian Vanilla Beans - Special Buy
VanillaPura's Jambi V. planifolia Indonesian vanilla beans are of the highest quality and have a rich, dark aroma. These premium Grade A V. planifolia vanilla beans from Sumatra offer rich, strong vanilla with hints of mocha aroma, and rich vanilla, mocha, cacao, soft notes of dried fruit flavor. Named after the city of Jambi on the island of Sumatra.Β
What Makes This a Special Buy?
We are sometimes able to offer one-time low prices on products in limited quantity as "special buys". While no two vanilla beans are ever exactly the same, this "Jambi" bean was grown in the same region as our regular Sumatra Indonesian bean but offered now at a lower price and with limited availability. If it's in stock, buy it quickly as it will stock out.
Sumatra Indonesia - Western Gateway to Vanilla
This particular vanilla bean originates from the Sumatra region, which is one of the western most regions of Indonesia, near India, Sri Lanka and an ocean (the Indian Ocean) away from Madagascar. It is the largest island in Indonesia and the 6th largest island in the world. While most Indonesian coffee is grown in Sumatra including Arabica coffee, vanilla beans are relatively new and much more rare, making these vanilla beans difficult to obtain.
Unique Floral & Mocha Vanilla Aroma
When you first open a pouch of Jambi Indonesian vanilla beans, your nose will be met with floral notes that are usually typical with V. tahitensis vanilla beans, though these are V. planifolia beans like Madagascar and Mexican. Behind the floral scent you will notice ripe plums, raisins and bold, earthy and dark vanilla notes. As you bring an individual bean closer to your nose, the strong, earthy vanilla aroma becomes more pronounced with soft hints of mocha.
Complex Extract with Dried Tropical Fruit Notes
After months (or even years) of extraction, your finished extract will demonstrate an extra sweet vanilla aroma as the floral scent fades somewhat into the spirit and you are left with a complex extract with enhanced vanilla sweetness underscored with scents of dried tropical fruits. For homemade vanilla extract, use the ratio of 1oz of beans for every 8oz of alcohol. For light spirits (vodka, white rum, gin), age up to 1 year. For dark spirits (bourbon, dark rum, brandy), age 18 months to 2 years for optimal flavor development. Visit our spirit pairing guide for Sumatra Indonesian vanilla beans.
Rich Mineral Soil from Centuries of Tropical Vegetation
Jambi Indonesia is located ideally for vanilla cultivation within the world's "bean belt". The western geography of Indonesia (close to India) includes a soil that, for centuries, has captured the fallen fruit and fauna that now makes up its rich mineral base. That tropical vegetation is clearly present in these unique planifolia vanilla beans.
Perfect for Vanilla Sugars, Ice Cream & Frostings
With the highest vanillin content of all Indonesian beans, Jambi Sumatra vanilla beans are ideal for vanilla sugars, homemade ice creams, frostings, cream applications, pastries, and extracts. The rich vanilla, mocha, and cacao notes make these beans incredibly versatile for both sweet and complex flavor profiles.
Bundle & Save with Papua Indonesian Vanilla
Save up to $70 on The Papua - V. planifolia Indonesian Vanilla when you bundle them with your order. Experience two different V. planifolia vanilla beans from Indonesia - one from the far west side of the country near India (Sumatra) and the other from the far east side near Papua New Guinea (Papua). This is a great way to explore the diversity of Indonesian vanilla.
Bean Count and Specifications
On average, there are 6-10 beans per ounce depending on the moisture content of the specific batch of vanilla beans. There can be as few as 5 beans or as many as 20 beans. We sell by weight to ensure consistent value regardless of individual bean size. Pricing reflects current market conditions and will be updated as market prices change.
Premium Quality and Freshness
VanillaPura vanilla beans are all shipped vacuum sealed for freshness and should be stored unrefrigerated in a cool, dry and dark place.
Product Details: V. planifolia vanilla beans from Jambi, Sumatra, Indonesia | Grade A (pliable, moist, oily) | Rich, strong vanilla, hints of mocha aroma | Rich vanilla, mocha, cacao, soft notes of dried fruit flavor | Very oily, highest vanillin content of all Indonesian beans | 5-7 inches long | 6-10 beans per ounce average | Perfect for all spirits | Ideal for extracts, sugars, ice cream, frostings | Special buy - limited availability | Group buy with 4-8 week shipping
