Vanilla Beans

[tw1164]

Has anyone bought whole Vanilla Beans online? If so, where did you buy them and did you like the quality of the beans?

 

[rivan]

Obligatory:

Are you looking to buy bulk? Like 10 beans?

 

[Lola]

no, but to be honest, i am sure they are better than almost any you could find at most "regular" stores.
I just did a google search for it and tons popped up. I know there are different kinds throughout the world that have different flavors and strengths of scent and taste.
Alton Brown had a good show about the different kinds a while ago. If you look on foodnetwork.com you could find the info i am sure!

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: rivan
Obligatory:

Are you looking to buy bulk? Like 10 beans?

Obligatory:

Ten beans is not bulk.

 

[mooglekit]

Penzeys Spices

My wife and I have bought spices from them for a couple years, they are absolutely fantastic. You can buy in the online store, grab a catalog or go in person if you're near one of their stores...the smells going into a store are just incredible, I'd reccomend it sometime!

 

[djheater]

Amazon

Haven't bought from there though.

 

[Miramonti]

JR Mushroom and Specialty Items

FlatWallet thread on them

 

[tw1164]

Originally posted by: LolaWiz
no, but to be honest, i am sure they are better than almost any you could find at most "regular" stores.
I just did a google search for it and tons popped up. I know there are different kinds throughout the world that have different flavors and strengths of scent and taste.
Alton Brown had a good show about the different kinds a while ago. If you look on foodnetwork.com you could find the info i am sure!

Yeah, I saw the show. I was just curious to see if there was a favored store.

 

[Apex]

Have you tried Costco (I know, not online, but still readily available)?

They carry a "Cobra" brand, Indonesian vanilla beans imported by Tripper.

Two 4 oz packs (about 40 beans total) for $12.

Online:

http://www.tripper.com/spices_det.php?c...&sub1=Solid&mc=COBR&md=Cobra%20Vanilla