Heilala Vanilla Beans
Heilala Vanilla Beans - 2 Piece is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Heilala vanilla beans are premium vanilla beans with a creamy, smokey, bourbon vanilla flavour and aroma. Grown with integrity, the beans are harvested, cured, and dried by dedicated local farmers. The high moisture content results in a dark, glossy skin texture and colour.
When you choose to buy Heilala vanilla beans, you are supporting Tongan growers through the Heilala Vanilla Foundation.
Simply split and scrape the bean lengthways using a sharp knife to extract the rich seeds. Use the pods to infuse milk, cream, syrups or a jar of sugar with a wonderful vanilla aroma. Use in sweet or savoury dishes for the ultimate in flavouring!
Producer
Producer
Heilala Vanilla began in 2002 as an aid project founded by New Zealander, John Ross, and his family. The Kingdom of Tonga had been ravaged by Cyclone Waka, leaving the Islands and its people shattered. Using their horticultural background and research facilities in Tauranga, the Ross family partnered with a local family in the village of Utungake, in the Vava'u Islands, and together they established a small vanilla plantation that has grown into the world-renowned humanitarian vanilla brand, Heilala Vanilla.
Their practice of true sustainability with the local village has enabled resources for education and infrastructure and is recognised by the local Agriculture Ministry as a true example of a Pacific partnership in practice.
They practice organic growing principles in the most perfect and natural growing environment. The vanilla is grown in organic virgin soil, on coconut husk frames, hand pollinated and dried under the Pacific sun, then stored at optimum conditions to allow the full flavours to develop.
The result is the richest grade of vanilla in the Asia Pacific region with a distinctive aroma, shine and plumpness. Heilala vanilla pods are packaged to order and the Pure Extract and Vanilla Paste are manufactured and dispatched to Executive Chefs, gourmet food manufacturers and a selection of specialty retail outlets.
Heilala Vanilla Beans
