BUY A SELECTION OF EXCEPTIONAL SPICES, PEPPERS AND VANILLA BEANS

Discover the Excellence of Vanilla Beans

As  a spice enthusiast, I meticulously select each vanilla pod , like a  chef sommelier choosing his great wines. Each origin offers an intense, gourmet and unique aromatic experience . Opt for quality vanilla beans, purchased at the right price, and support my spice research work.

The Magic of Vanilla

Vanilla , this magical spice, evokes  the imagination of faraway places and the tenderness of childhood. Coming from the dried fruit of a vine of the orchidaceae family, the vanilla tree originates from the primary forests of Mexico . It is the planifolia variety which is the most cultivated in the world with 80% of global production, but Brazil is the only country which has the rarest and most expensive vanilla in the world, Bahian vanilla. 

Why choose your vanilla at Comptoir de Toamasina?

Our Commitment to Quality

Our efforts to ensure the highest quality vanilla beans extend from selection to your kitchen. I was trained by producers to select for you the best vanillas that come from earth of spices. On my blog, you will  learn everything about vanilla , from the rarest vanillas to the most classic. 

Preservation of Quality

In my workshop in France, each purchase of vanilla is prepared with care. We use the best storage methods, and our PET bottle packaging is specially designed to preserve the full flavor of this natural spice. Whether you buy vanilla planifolia, vanilla tahitensis, each pod, bourbon vanilla powder, tahitian vanilla will have a unique flavor. This is why since 2014 and the Thalassa report on my vanilla route my nickname has been Arnaud Vanille. Buy a pod that comes from traditional refining and has a good level of vanillin. I offer you a unique selection of exceptional spices. 

Varieties and Grands Crus

Among nearly forty varieties, the three best known are planifolia  (Vanilla fragrans) ,  tahitensis (Vanilla tahitensis) ,  bahianaise  (the most expensive and rare vanilla in the world) and pompona  (Vanilla pompona) . From vanilla from  Veracruz in Mexico  to gourmet vanilla from  Madagascar  to vanilla from  Bahia , explore the delights of our carefully chosen varieties.

Arnaud Sion, creator of Comptoir de Toamasina

"Privileging this or that origin makes no sense to me. Because each vanilla will have its own aromatic power. But terroirs are hardly suitable for growing vanilla like the Amazon and its acidic lands."

The cultivation of vanilla joins that of the vine. There are many people who work moderately well, but only a few will have the knowledge and know-how necessary to offer quality products. In choosing a good vanilla, there is a dimension of terroir, climate and botanical variety, but above all the work of women and men. A good vanilla pod should be supple, shiny and fleshy. At 20 years old, I dedicated my life to vanilla, and on my YouTube channel, you will learn everything about this princess.

Immerse yourself in the Mysteries of Vanilla with Le Comptoir de Toamasina

In addition to buying the best bourbon vanilla beans from Madagascar, explore the captivating behind-the-scenes of maintenance, vanilla production and especially the use of this spice on my blog and YouTube channel including how to split vanilla. We would like to offer you grand cru vanilla pods, the crème de la crème of vanilla.

Discover the artisanal methods and unique varieties that make up this precious spice. In Brazil, more than 40 varieties of vanilla await you, wild or cultivated. Travel with me to the world of spices and vanilla in expedition ranger.