From Green Pod to Fragrant Vanilla
After harvesting begins a long preparation process. Curing, drying and ageing gradually allow the pods to develop their dark colour, suppleness and, above all, their distinctive aromas.
Exceptional vanilla
Curing and Drying
Vanilla Pods
1
Several months after pollination, the pods reach maturity.
They are harvested one by one, at just the right moment, then carefully sorted to remove any pods with defects and keep only the finest ones for the next stages of the process.
Harvesting the Pods
2
Curing
Revealing the aromas of vanilla
When harvested, the pods are still green and do not yet have vanilla’s characteristic fragrance.
A succession of steps triggers the natural transformations that gradually bring out vanilla’s distinctive aromas.
3
Drying
Sunshine, time and careful attention
The pods are then gradually dried.
They are regularly handled, inspected and sorted.
As the days pass, they gradually lose some of their moisture, become more supple and develop their aromas.
4
Ageing
Time does the rest
After drying, the vanilla continues to mature slowly. This ageing period allows the aromas to continue developing, becoming richer and more complex.
Discover Vanilla With Us
During our “Secrets of Vanilla” tour, we take you into the heart of the plantation to discover this fascinating plant and understand every stage of its cultivation. Depending on the season, you may see the flowers, watch the pollination process, or discover pods as they ripen.
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