Direct From the Spice Islands of Indonesia

The full story of vanilla, from our soil to your kitchen.

Premium Indonesian Vanilla Planifolia & Tahitensis — cured to peak aroma and exported worldwide to discerning buyers across the USA and Europe.

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Premium long Grade A Indonesian vanilla bean held in hand for scale
Single-Origin Indonesia
Hand-Cured
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Indonesian vanilla beans drying in the sun during slow curing
The Spice IslandsVolcanic soil · Equatorial climate
Our Origin

Vanilla raised on volcanic earth, cured by patient hands.

Indonesia is the world's second-largest vanilla producer — and its mineral-rich volcanic soils and humid equatorial climate create the perfect cradle for aromatic vanilla orchids. We work directly with smallholder farmers across the archipelago, from Java to Papua.

By sourcing at the origin and curing in-house, we shorten the supply chain, protect farmer livelihoods, and deliver beans with consistent moisture, plump texture, and a deep, lingering aroma.

  • Single-origin traceability. Every batch is traceable back to its farm and harvest season.
  • Fair, direct trade. Working hand-in-hand with the families who grow our vanilla.
  • Slow sun-curing. A 3–5 month process that builds deep aroma and flavour the right way.
Our Catalogue

Two great varieties, endless possibilities.

From whole cured pods to ready-to-use extracts, we supply the complete vanilla range for bakeries, extract houses, chocolatiers, and brands.

Vanilla Planifolia

Bourbon-Type · Classic

Rich, creamy, and sweet — the gold standard for baking, ice cream, and extraction. Plump, oily, and aromatic.

Grade AGrade BGrade C

Vanilla Tahitensis

Floral · Fruity · Cherry

Prized by pastry chefs and perfumers for its fruity, floral, anise-cherry notes — an unmistakable, luxurious aroma.

Grade AGrade BGrade C

Vanilla Powder

100% Ground Pods

Finely milled from whole cured beans — heat-stable, no added sugar, perfect for dry blends, beverages, and clean-label formulations.

Vanilla Extract

Single & Double Fold

Slow-macerated pure extract with deep, rounded flavour. Available in custom folds and food-grade specifications for manufacturers.

1X Fold2X Fold

Vanilla Paste

Seeds in Suspension

A luscious paste packed with real vanilla seeds — the visible "speckle" chefs love, with the convenience of extract.

Vanilla Seeds

Caviar · Scraped Seeds

Pure scraped seeds ("vanilla caviar") for premium plating, garnish, and high-end formulations where appearance matters.

Pure Seeds
Quality & Specifications

Not all vanilla is created equal.

We grade transparently by length, appearance, and moisture — so you know exactly what arrives in your warehouse.

Macro close-up of glossy, oily cured Indonesian vanilla beans showing high quality
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Rich, deep aroma

Slow sun-cured to develop the full, lingering vanilla aroma buyers expect.

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Consistent moisture & texture

Properly cured to ideal moisture for plump, flexible, non-brittle pods that travel well.

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Transparent grading

Honest Grade A / B / C classification by length, appearance, and moisture — no surprises.

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Sensory consistency

Aroma profiled for each variety so your formulations stay reliable batch after batch.

GradeLengthMoistureBest For
Grade A Gourmet16–22 cm25–30%Display, paste, pastry
Grade B Extract12–16 cm15–25%Extraction, baking
Grade C Cuts< 12 cm / cuts< 15%Powder, bulk extract
PowderMilled< 8%Dry blends, clean label
Extract1X / 2X foldManufacturing, dairy

* Indicative ranges; exact specs confirmed per shipment.

From Farm to Freight

A 12–14 month journey in every pod.

Great vanilla can't be rushed. Here is how a single bean travels from orchid to your order.

Freshly harvested green vanilla pods before curing in Indonesia
From green pod to cured bean — the journey begins at harvest.

Hand-Pollinate & Grow

Each orchid is pollinated by hand; pods mature on the vine for up to 9 months.

Harvest at Ripeness

Pods are picked only at optimal ripeness — the key to deep flavour.

Cure & Sun-Dry

A 3–5 month killing, sweating, and slow-drying cycle develops the aroma.

Grade, Pack & Export

Hand-graded, vacuum-packed, and shipped with full export documentation.

For Wholesale & Import Buyers

Built for serious international trade.

Whether you're a bakery group, an extract manufacturer, or a distributor, we make sourcing from Indonesia simple and reliable.

Bulk vacuum-packed Indonesian vanilla beans in bricks, organized in an export box ready to ship worldwide
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Flexible MOQ

Start from small trial orders and scale to container volumes as our partnership grows.

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Paid Sample Kits

Evaluate aroma, moisture & quality before committing to a full order.

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Private Label & OEM

Custom packaging and white-label vanilla products for your own brand.

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Worldwide Logistics

Air & sea freight to the USA, EU, and beyond — DDP/CIF/FOB terms available.

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Payment via T/T

Secure telegraphic transfer (T/T bank transfer) — simple and transparent for international buyers.

Questions, Answered

Frequently asked questions

Our standard MOQ for cured beans is 5 kg for first orders, with flexible terms for established and bulk buyers. Samples are available before any full order.

Yes — we export worldwide, with a focus on buyers in the USA and Europe.

Absolutely. We offer paid sample kits so you can evaluate aroma, moisture, and quality before placing a wholesale order.

Planifolia (Bourbon-type) is classic, rich, and creamy — ideal for extracts and baking. Tahitensis is fruity, floral, and cherry-like, prized by pastry chefs and perfumers.

We ship by air or sea freight (FOB, CIF, or DDP). Payment is via T/T bank transfer (telegraphic transfer).

Let's Talk

Request your wholesale quote.

Tell us what you need and we'll reply within one business day with pricing, specs, and a sample offer.

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Emailsales@vanillastoryindonesia.com
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Based InIndonesia · Shipping Worldwide