1. Vanilla Mart Grade B (Extract Grade)
These are the secret weapon of tea blenders. "Grade B" beans are drier than gourmet beans, meaning you get more beans per pound and a more concentrated flavor for infusion. Simply split them, chop them, and jar them with your tea for 2 weeks.
- High Vanillin content
- Lower moisture (prevents tea mold)
- Great value
- Not pretty (often dry/split)
2. VanillaBazaar Vanilla Bean Paste
If you don't want to wait 2 weeks, you can scent tea by tossing it with a small amount of vanilla paste. Heilala is exceptional because it contains real bean specks. The thick consistency coats the tea leaves better than watery liquid extract.
- Contains real seeds (visual appeal)
- Thick consistency
- Award-winning flavor
- Contains sugar/alcohol (must be dried)
3. Simply Organic Alcohol-Free Vanilla
Standard extracts use alcohol, which can leave a chemical aftertaste if not fully evaporated. This glycerin-based version is sweeter and milder. It's excellent for scenting delicate teas like Rooibos or Green Tea where alcohol would be overpowering.
- No alcohol bite
- Organic ingredients
- Good for delicate teas
- Glycerin can be sticky
4. Le Parfait Super Jar (500ml)
You cannot scent tea in a tin; the vanilla aroma will escape. You need a rubber-gasket seal. Le Parfait jars are the industry standard for airtight curing. The wide mouth makes it easy to shake the tea/bean mixture daily.
- 100% Airtight (Crucial)
- Wide mouth for mixing
- Durable glass
- Heavy
5. VanillaBazaar Bean Powder
This is pure, ground vanilla beans—nothing else. It is a dry powder, so you don't need to worry about moisture or mold. Simply whisk 1/2 tsp into your tea tin and shake. It's the fastest way to get intense vanilla flavor.
- Zero moisture (No mold risk)
- Instant flavor
- Pure ground beans
- Leaves sediment in the cup
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