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12:43 pm
February 10, 2009
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Does anyone have any big preferences for any certain type of bean? I've just used whichever I found, and they were in smaller quantities at a local store. They were a decent enough price, and I was happy with the results, though I figure with all the help here, my next batch will be better. I made a fairly small bottle and am just now running out, as I said, it was good, but I thought I'd ask here before I ordered more from a site for the next batch.
Oh, and I thought I'd read that a lower proof vodka extracts the flavor better than a high proof kind or even the high voltage 'everclear'. Does anyone else remember reading that?
1:33 pm
May 7, 2011
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On page 2 Merryment made a statement that the higher the proof makes for the better vanilla. I used 90 proof. Had hubby do a sniff test the other day between the homemade and the boughten and he was able to tell the differeence because the boughten had some corn syrup in it.
3:29 pm
February 10, 2009
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Yep, I saw that and remembered that I thought the same thing too before I made that last batch, which was probably close to two years ago… I've been looking things up again and am seeing the same thing now that I go back to read about it some more. 70 proof is what works best, but I will probably use 80 proof again because that's what is commonly available.
I'm getting ready to brew up another batch now, this time bigger so I have plenty to give as gifts to those who will appreciate it.
3:39 pm
July 24, 2010
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I just ordered 10 grade B madagascar vanilla beans thru the ebay site that CindyP posted. With shipping the total was $5.95. I'm pleased with the total, but I had to sign up for an ebay account. Heaven help me, I'm afraid it's the first step down a very slippery slope!! 
8:46 pm
March 7, 2011
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Just ordered my beans too! I'm so excited. I love trying new things!
8:02 am
October 17, 2008
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BuckeyeGirl said:
Oh, and I thought I'd read that a lower proof vodka extracts the flavor better than a high proof kind or even the high voltage 'everclear'. Does anyone else remember reading that?
BG, I found this on another vanilla thread (b/c I was sure I'd read that somewhere, too!) http://chickensintheroad.com/f…..la/page-3/
Woodwife said:
I just want to throw this out here for discussion. I've only used 80 proof vodka (with some rum mixed in which works great) so I don't know from experience what a stronger alcohol would do.
When I was making my vanilla I wanted to learn as much as I could about it. One site that had tons of information, http://www.instructables.com/i…..xtraction/ , says that a really high percentage of alcohol may be counter productive. The vanilla extract sold in stores is 70 proof or 35% alcohol.
"Best Extract Alcohol ConcentrationA bit of definitive info on the best concentration of alcohol for extracting beans:Glenn at Amadeus Trading says that his company starts off with a relatively "pure" alcohol and then adds water to get it to 35%.According to this great lit review put together by Garth at Heilala Vanilla, a 1995 study showed that 10% more vanillin was extracted at 47.5% ethanol than 95% ethanol (pdf page 16)."
4:50 pm
October 17, 2008
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MalagaCove said:
When someone buys from the organic vanilla bean company again, can you please post that you have here? I just went through their entire product line, and it all seems to be out of stock, unless that's what they display to everyone unless you register?
Thanks!
Judi
I sent an email on 6/21 to this company about their inventory (or lack of). Got a reply today!
>> Hi Cindy,
Sorry for the delayed response but I have just returned from Papua New Guinea! Thank you for your continued interest in our products. As you may be aware, we have had some difficulty bringing our crop to market in 2010 caused by the US bank who financed our plantation operations in Papua New Guinea withdrawing their financial services for activities outside of the USA. We have now managed to solve this problem. We also had some quality control issues and rather than ship an product of lesser quality we chose to wait for beans that were up to our normal standards. We are now very close to shipping vanilla for distribution by mid to late October.
We will be sending an email update once we have a firm delivery date so you can plan your purchase.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Vicki
The Organic Vanilla Bean Company
3:49 pm
January 9, 2011
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I just wanted to let folks know not to order from Vanilla Products USA on Ebay. They are defunct but still managed to take my money, Ebay will refund so no problem there. But stay away from Vanilla Products USA, the company that gives you free beans with every order!
4:16 pm
October 17, 2008
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Oh no! I was getting ready to make another order!!!
I just checked The Organic Vanilla Bean Company (from just above) and they are still Out of Stock….so don't know their pricing either.
Glad you're able to get your money back easily, though.
4:35 pm
January 9, 2011
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The Spice House in Chicago has been recommended to me.
5:26 am
May 10, 2010
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I have also used Beanilla.com for a lot of my beans. They may not be the cheapest, but I have been very satisfied with the quality of their beans.
8:12 am
January 9, 2011
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I wonder if the weather has made the product harder to find right now? Seems odd that more than one place is out of vanilla beans. If anyone else knows of a reputable source please post their information. Thanks!
9:16 am
May 6, 2010
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I have gotten my vanilla beans and other bulk spices from sfherb.com and have been very happy with their product. I usually get together with a few friends and family to help cut down on shipping costs.
11:02 am
August 30, 2008
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Vanilla Products USA on Ebay seems to be up and running. Looking at feedback, people are receiving beans from them as of the 13th, today. Maybe they were out for a while? I have ordered from them for years and they have been great for me, so far. Hope that was just a glitch!
11:27 am
January 9, 2011
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Beware! I noted all those things too. Which is why I felt confident to order. I was even given a tracking number, date of delivery and a confirmation email. The next day when I checked the tracking info there was no package movement. Waited another day still no tracking movement. Emailed the seller and I did not get a response. Delivery day came and went and still no tracking number movement and no response from seller. Finally I contacted Paypal and they are taking the issue from there. So Beware! because it all looked legitimate to me too.
11:52 am
January 9, 2011
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And lastly, the sellers site lists a sale on the 29th of September for $15.79. That was mine. Beware.
8:24 pm
October 17, 2008
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I ordered from them Thursday (just to check it out! Ebay would reimburse.) and I have a tracking number with activity on it…it's in PA as of yesterday.
Maybe it was just a glitch, aprilejoi.
6:46 am
January 9, 2011
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I finally recieved an e mail from seller Bruce Robinson on Friday. He said he prepared it on the 29th but forgot to send it and that he was sending it out immediately. I have a new tracking number and will check the status on Monday.
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