Vanilla Beans
Vanilla Beans, Madagascar (Vanilla planifolia)*
Madagascar vanilla beans are renowned for their rich, creamy, and sweet flavor profile. They are the most widely used vanilla beans in the world, prized for their high vanillin content and aromatic quality.
Additional Info:
- Common Names (AKA): Vanilla, vanilla bean
- Main Health Benefits:
- Antioxidant Properties: Contains antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals and protect cells from oxidative stress.
- Digestive Health: May aid digestion and soothe gastrointestinal discomfort.
- Mood Support: The aroma of vanilla is known to have calming effects, which may improve mood and reduce stress.
- Energetics:
- Taste: Sweet, creamy, aromatic.
- Temperature: Neutral, warming.
- Effects on the Body: Adds a comforting and soothing effect, enhances flavor, and supports digestive health.
- Blends Well With:
- Herbs: Chamomile, peppermint, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom
- Fruits: Berries, apples, and citrus
- Loose Leaf Teas: Black tea, rooibos, or green tea for enhanced flavor complexity.
- How to Prepare:
- Tea: Use the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean pod or the whole pod. Blend with complimenting ingredients to create a tasty and comforting tea blend.
- Known Precautions/Contraindications:
- No known precautions
- Origin: Madagascar
Available in 1 ounce (approximately 5-7 beans per ounce) quantities.
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