Tahitensis Vanilla Pods 16–18 cm from Papua New Guinea
Enhance your recipes with the unique aroma of Tahitensis vanilla pods from Papua New Guinea. These 16–18 cm long gourmet pods have a soft, floral and fruity profile that suits a wide range of culinary applications.
- Grade A vanilla pods, 16–18 cm in length
- Ideal for cooking, baking, and flavoring hot drinks
- Dark brown, slightly oily, plump pods with 25–38% moisture
- Natural hybrid of Vanilla planifolia and Vanilla pompona
Origin and Botanical Information
Tahitensis vanilla grows in Papua New Guinea, a tropical island country in the southwestern Pacific. The variety is a hybrid of two well-known vanilla species and is prized for its rich aroma and broad pods.
Different Vanilla Types
Vanilla is cultivated around the world in various forms. Three major varieties known in fine gastronomy are:
What Is Tahitensis Vanilla?
Tahitensis vanilla refers to the fermented capsule fruits (pods) of the Vanilla tahitensis orchid species. Cultivated in Papua New Guinea, this vanilla was developed as a hybrid of planifolia and pompona. Its aroma is known to be softer and fruitier than that of Bourbon vanilla.
How Tahitensis Vanilla Is Produced
Vanilla production requires time and care. The orchid takes about three years to flower. After manual pollination, it takes over a year for the pods to fully develop. A ripe pod turns yellow at the tip but remains scentless until processed.
Immediately after harvest, the pods are immersed in a hot water bath at 70 °C for a few minutes. They are then wrapped in cloth and placed in wooden boxes to ferment. Afterward, they are sun-dried daily for 2–3 hours over several weeks before being wrapped again for a final sweating phase.
Storage Tips
Store your vanilla pods in a dark, cool place in an airtight glass container. Avoid refrigeration. Used pods can be placed in sugar or salt to create vanilla sugar or vanilla salt, or dried and ground for baking use.
Where to Buy Tahitensis Vanilla
You can order high-quality Tahitensis vanilla pods directly from our online shop. Perfect for chefs, bakers, and passionate home cooks.
Ingredients: Tahitensis vanilla (Vanilla tahitensis), moisture content: 25–38%
ALLERGENS: None
