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French Polyneisen
Polynesian Bora Bora – Vanilla +18cm
From 22,83 €
Tahiti vanilla from Bora-Bora
This 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 the aromas naturally and makes Bora-Bora vanilla truly special.
Characteristics:
- Tahiti vanilla with +18 cm long pods
- Up to 10 times more vanilla seeds than bourbon vanilla
- Intense and fruity aroma with caramel, chocolate, prunes, and licorice
- Naturally grown at the Bora-Bora plantation, Tahaa
The history of vanilla
Vanilla is now the world’s second most expensive spice—surpassed only by saffron. The price has increased tenfold over the past 7 years and is approaching the value of silver. Vanilla comes from the orchid Vanilla planifolia, which originally could only be pollinated by the Melipona bee in Mexico.
It was not until 1850 that Edmond Albius discovered manual pollination, which made cultivation outside Mexico possible. This method is still used today and is the basis of the world’s vanilla production.
Tahiti vanilla from Bora-Bora
It was not until 1850 that Edmond Albius discovered manual pollination, which made cultivation outside Mexico possible. This method is still used today and is the basis of the world’s vanilla production.
This 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 the aromas naturally and makes Bora-Bora vanilla truly special.
Characteristics:
- Tahiti vanilla with +18 cm long pods
- Up to 10 times more vanilla seeds than bourbon vanilla
- Intense and fruity aroma with caramel, chocolate, prunes, and licorice
- Naturally grown at the Bora-Bora plantation, Tahaa
The history of vanilla
Vanilla is now the world’s second most expensive spice—surpassed only by saffron. The price has increased tenfold over the past 7 years and is approaching the value of silver. Vanilla comes from the orchid Vanilla planifolia, which originally could only be pollinated by the Melipona bee in Mexico.
SKU: 32334904
Taste: caramel, chocolate, prunes, licorice
Brand: Grand Cru Bora-Bora
Country: French Polyneisen
Aroma: caramel, chocolate, prunes, licorice
Storage: Dry goods
Certificate: Grand Cru
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- You can expect a delivery time of 1–2 days.
- We do not dispatch orders on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
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Delivery of chilled goods:
All chilled goods are shipped securely in insulated boxes with plenty of ice packs, so your package stays cold during transport. We guarantee that the package remains cold for up to 12 hours after arrival at the selected parcel shop. Please make sure to collect your package promptly. If the package is collected later than 12 hours after arrival, the right to make a complaint is void.
Shipping of frozen goods to private customers:
All frozen goods shipped to private customers are sent to thaw in the insulated box. Please order your items according to when you need them. You can always choose your preferred delivery date at checkout.
If you do NOT wish to receive your frozen goods thawed, you can purchase frozen shipping here. Please note that we only guarantee that your goods remain frozen for up to 12 hours after delivery to the parcel shop. Therefore, make sure to collect your package promptly.
