
02 Relationships

Fig 1. Madagascar Rainfall
03 Cultivation

Fig 2. Vanilla Planifolia Cutting
Vanilla, the only orchid to produce edible fruit, needs a rainforest ecosystem to grow.
04 Polination

Fig 3. Vanilla Planifolia Flower
Outside of Mexico, home of the melipona bee, all vanilla must be pollinated by hand.
05 Harvest


Fig 5. Mature Vanilla Pod
The secret to great vanilla is simple: harvest when ripe, and harvest each pod at its peak.
06 Curing

Fig 5. Enzymatic Reaction

Fig 6. Cured Vanilla Pod
Curing is an art performed by highly skilled artisans who develop their expertise over a lifetime.
07 Extraction

Our father established the foundation for “Bean to Bottle” quality. We’re proud to continue his legacy.
