How Are Madagascar Vanilla Beans Made

Shawn Gavin abril 07, 2025

The Story Of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans are Made

Ever wonder how vanilla beans are made? From orchid vine to richly aromatic bean, this in-depth documentary reveals the full journey of Madagascar vanilla—the most prized vanilla in the world.

Over the past 18 months, our team has traveled deep into Madagascar to capture every step of the vanilla bean production process. From hand-pollination of delicate vanilla orchids to harvesting, curing, and drying, this film offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how gourmet vanilla beans are brought to life.

Whether you use vanilla extract in baking or you're simply fascinated by global food stories, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship and dedication behind every bean.

Watch the video discover and learn more about our team and what it really takes to make premium Madagascar vanilla beans that is enjoyed across the world. In this video our team at Slofoodgroup will show you every step of the process the labor-intensive process to make vanilla beans. From pollinating the vanilla vine, harvesting of green vanilla beans, scalding of the vanilla to kick-start the enzymatic process and many other important steps, you will learn every step of the journey of vanilla production.