We hope you get as much satisfaction from these vanilla beans in your recipes as we do in bringing them to you. Native Vanilla is about a lot more than beans. We are a company that is passionate about helping people. We strive to improve communities in Papua New Guinea by providing training and resources to micro-farmers. Then they can raise the yield and quality of their crop thereby improving their financial security. Native Vanilla is focused on, assisting around 400 micro-farmers, with plans to double that number within a year. When you purchase Native Vanilla products remember this; you're not only getting the world's finest vanilla; you're also doing a world of good.
Vanilla Extract Instructions: Sanitize a glass bottle (any shape or size). Split the vanilla beans in half lengthwise using a knife or kitchen scissors to expose the seeds. If necessary, cut the beans to fit the bottle. Pour any brand of 70+ proof (35% alcohol) vodka into the glass bottle over the beans. The beans need to be fully covered using a ratio of 6 beans per 8 oz of vodka. If you would like a stronger vanilla flavor (what pastry chefs call double-fold extract) then feel free to add 2-4 extra beans.