Question 1

Is this the best vanilla bean I can buy?

Accepted Answer

They're the best ones I have found so far. I have bought from a few others, one came in moldy and 2 others came in so dried up they were useless. The ones in my local grocery store are ridiculously high priced, small and not very moist. I have bought these from this vendor twice now and have not been disappointed.

Question 2

How much of a fresh bean should be used in day a batch of Whoopie pies qty of 12

Accepted Answer

Not sure but one bean equals 1 tsp. I split and add one bean to a whole recipe of custard which takes 4 cups of milk and 1 cup of sugar.

Question 3

Is this organic?

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Hey went to their website & it doesn’t have the organic seal. But it does mention this: hope this helps! My beans were not organic. I ordered from here as well as another online site. 
Product features;
• Grade A Bourbon Vanilla Beans 5-7 inches long
• NV Reserve Vanilla Beans are the highest quality vanilla beans
• Our vanilla pods are plump, oily, black/dark brown, and contain 30-35% moisture
• Perfect in baked goods, cheesecakes, custards, crème brulee, ice cream and sweet breads
• Ethically sourced and grown by micro-farmer cooperative
• Hand selected with the finest curing process and vacuum sealed for freshness.

Question 4

I'm making kalua for the 1st time, is there a video I can watch? I need 1 for every bottle? thank you

Accepted Answer

I use a minimum of two beans for every fifth of vodka.
There are many good recipes on the internet as well as videos.
I prefer to infuse espresso powder that has been mixed 1:1 with water with a good simple syrup made of 2 cups sugar boiled in one cup water then cooled; then add that along with the split beans (2) to the vodka, seal tightly and store in a cool dry place for at least six weeks.

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