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Bora-Bora vanilla – Long-matured vanilla of exceptional quality
Vanilla is today the world’s second most expensive spice, only surpassed by saffron. Over the past seven years, the market price of vanilla has increased tenfold and is approaching the value of silver. This development reflects not only global demand, but also the complexity of cultivation.
Vanilla originates from Vanilla planifolia, an orchid plant that requires both patience and precision. The first flowering occurs no earlier than three years after planting, and after that it takes eight months before the pods are mature and ready for harvest.
The story of manual pollination
Vanilla was first cultivated outside Mexico on the French island of La Réunion (formerly Île Bourbon) at the request of King Louis XIV. The project failed, however, as the plant did not bear fruit without the Mexican Melipona bee. The solution came in 1850, when Edmond Albius, a young slave, discovered how the flower could be pollinated manually. He was freed for his discovery and took the name Albius, with reference to the white flowers of the vanilla (alba = white).
Polynesian Bora Bora – Vanilla +18cm
From 22,83 €
Tahiti vanilla from Bora-BoraThis vanilla is of the highest quality, with pods over 18 cm long containing up to 10 times as many vanilla seeds as bourbon vanilla. The aroma is intense, fruity, and deep with notes of caramel, chocolate, prunes, and licorice.The vanilla is grown at the Bora-Bora plantation on the island of Tahaa in French Polynesia. Established in 1997, the plantation is unique in letting nature govern the entire ripening process. The seed pods are left on the plant until they are fully ripe, unlike industrial production where they are picked unripe and processed artificially. This method enhances…
Tahiti vanilla from Bora-Bora – a unique approach
In French Polynesia, on the northwestern part of the island of Tahaa, you find the Bora-Bora plantation – an isolated and largely untouched place where the vanilla orchid naturally climbs along the mountain slopes. Here, the exposure to sunlight is controlled by the surroundings, creating optimal growing conditions without human intervention.
Unlike conventional vanilla production, where the pods are harvested unripe and fermented using heat, the Bora-Bora producer allows the pods to mature naturally on the plant. This means that each pod develops its full aroma before being harvested – a method used only here.
Quality and flavor profile
Bora-Bora vanilla pods typically measure 13–30 cm and have a concentration of vanilla seeds that is up to 10 times higher than classic Bourbon vanilla. The flavor is complex with notes of caramel, chocolate, prunes and licorice – characteristics that make it ideal for both the dessert kitchen and experimental gastronomy.
In contrast to mass production – with respect for nature
Most vanilla producers in French Polynesia supply unripe pods to large operators, where everything is mixed and standardized. Since 1997, the Bora-Bora plantation has chosen a different path: minimal intervention, natural maturation and small batches with a focus on quality over volume.
A choice for professionals
Bora-Bora vanilla is created for chefs and food enthusiasts seeking depth, consistency and natural sweetness in their ingredients. It is suitable for ice cream, creams, sauces, baked goods and advanced dishes, where the character of the vanilla should play a central role.
Polynesian Bora Bora – Vanilla +13cm
From 17,45 €
Tahiti vanilla from Bora-BoraThis vanilla is of the highest quality, with pods over 13 cm long containing up to 10 times as many vanilla seeds as bourbon vanilla. The aroma is intense, fruity, and deep with notes of caramel, chocolate, prunes, and licorice.The vanilla is grown at the Bora-Bora plantation on the island of Tahaa in French Polynesia. The plantation, established in 1997, is unique in letting nature govern the entire ripening process. The seed pods are allowed to remain on the plant until fully ripe, unlike industrial production where they are picked unripe and processed artificially. This method enhances…
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