Tanzanian Vanilla Beans, Gourmet Vanilla from Tanzania
Current price: $17.50
Vanilla Beans
Excellent Product! Excellent Service!
I'm a convert
I've been making my own vanilla extract for over a decade and used to buy my beans based on reviews at a Infamous Global seller. Was never sure what I would get. Then I found this company! The beans were beautiful! Fragrant, moist but not too moist, easy to cut open to expose the seeds and each Bean was six to seven inches long. I'm a happy extract maker! 💝💃🥳
High Quality Vanilla - excellent customer service.
Slo Food group team takes great care of their customers. Received a broken bottle of Vanilla and it was immediately handled. Received my replacement bottle within 3 days.
This extract is used to make our Tahitian Vanilla Cakes!
Great place to get your spices
SLO Food group is the best place I have found to buy my vanilla beans, great customer service, fast shipping and very competitive prices. Thank you for helping me with my project, Vanilla extract. Thank you don young
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Vanilla Beans
Excellent Product! Excellent Service!
I'm a convert
I've been making my own vanilla extract for over a decade and used to buy my beans based on reviews at a Infamous Global seller. Was never sure what I would get. Then I found this company! The beans were beautiful! Fragrant, moist but not too moist, easy to cut open to expose the seeds and each Bean was six to seven inches long. I'm a happy extract maker! 💝💃🥳
High Quality Vanilla - excellent customer service.
Slo Food group team takes great care of their customers. Received a broken bottle of Vanilla and it was immediately handled. Received my replacement bottle within 3 days.
This extract is used to make our Tahitian Vanilla Cakes!
Great place to get your spices
SLO Food group is the best place I have found to buy my vanilla beans, great customer service, fast shipping and very competitive prices. Thank you for helping me with my project, Vanilla extract. Thank you don young
How to Make Vanilla Extract
An easy to follow guide to making vanilla extract in your own kitchen
The Gold Standard of East African Vanilla
Distinct from Madagascar
Tanzanian vanilla offers a bolder, earthier profile with deep chocolate notes — a sophisticated alternative to the sweeter, more common Madagascar bean.
Direct from Small Farms
We source directly from smallholder farms in Northwestern Tanzania, cutting out middlemen to ensure farmer fairness and bean freshness you can smell the moment you open the bag.
Fresh, Not Sitting in a Warehouse
Our beans are packed to order in small batches, not mass-warehoused — so you receive peak-moisture, oil-rich pods ready to use immediately.
Trusted by Chefs & Extract Makers
From Michelin-starred pastry kitchens to home extract enthusiasts, Slofoodgroup vanilla is the go-to for those who won't compromise on quality.
Technical Specifications
| Origin | Tanzania (Northwestern Region, Lake Victoria Shores) |
|---|---|
| Species | Vanilla planifolia (Bourbon Vanilla) |
| Grade | Gourmet, Grade A, Prime, Black |
| Size | Avg 15-16 cm (5.9-6.3 Inches) and Up |
| Color/Appearance | Plump, Moist, Oil-Rich Pods |
| Certifications | Kosher, GMP |
| Growing Region | Fertile Volcanic Soil, Northwestern Tanzania |
| Harvest | Hand-Pollinated, Sun-Cured, Harvested at Peak Maturity |
| Flavor Profile | Bold, Creamy, Full-Bodied, Earthy |
| Tasting Notes | Deep Chocolate, Cocoa, Sweet Smooth Finish, Floral |
| Uses | Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Sugar, Vanilla Paste, Baking, Brewing, Culinary Applications |
| Pairing | Chocolate, Cocoa-Based Desserts, Cream, Coffee |
| Best For | A Bolder, Earthier Alternative to Sweeter Madagascar Vanilla |
| Sourcing | Direct from Smallholder Farms, No Middlemen, Packed in Small Batches to Order |
| Packaging | Vacuum-Sealed, Food-Grade |
The Rich, Creamy Vanilla of East Africa
Source directly from smallholder farms in the Northwestern region of Tanzania this high-quality vanilla planifolia is creamy, sweet, with notes of cocoa that is sure to please your senses. These Tanzanian vanilla beans are great for making vanilla extract, brewing, and any recipe that calls for vanilla.
Flavor Profile
Why Slofoodgroup Tanzanian Vanilla?
How to Use Vanilla
Why buy Tanzanian vanilla beans
Rich, creamy, and full-bodied our Tanzanian vanilla beans have a deep chocolate and earthy undertones. They offer a sweet, smooth finish with floral notes that make these vanilla beans truly premium. Whether you are a vanilla bean collector or an industry professional chef, you cannot go wrong with these beautiful beans. Looking to explore other origins? Compare with our Madagascar vanilla beans or Mexican vanilla beans
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Both come from the same species, Vanilla planifolia, but the flavor differs. Tanzanian vanilla has a bolder, earthier profile with deep chocolate and cocoa undertones, offering a more sophisticated alternative to the sweeter, more familiar flavor of Madagascar vanilla. Both are excellent Grade A Bourbon vanilla; the choice comes down to whether you want a classic, creamy sweetness or a deeper, more complex flavor.
- Our Tanzanian vanilla beans are sourced directly from smallholder farms in the Northwestern region of Tanzania, along the fertile volcanic soils near Lake Victoria. We source directly from farmers rather than through middlemen, and beans are packed to order in small batches rather than sitting in a warehouse, so you receive peak-moisture, oil-rich pods.
- Tanzanian vanilla is rich, creamy, and full-bodied, with deep chocolate and earthy undertones, finishing with a sweet, smooth quality and subtle floral notes. It's known for high vanillin content, giving it an especially intense, aromatic flavor.
- Split the bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds directly into your recipe. The scraped pod can then be steeped in cream, milk, or spirits for even bolder flavor, or used to make vanilla sugar. Whole beans can also be chopped to make homemade vanilla extract or vanilla paste. These beans work well in baking, brewing, and any recipe calling for vanilla.
- Yes. If you'd like to compare flavor profiles, we also carry Madagascar vanilla beans for a sweeter, classic profile, and Mexican vanilla beans for a smoother, spiced complexity.
