Comparing 9 types of Vanilla beans side by side! 

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There so many variations so were do you start? I had to ask my self this when I started all this. I started the blind taste testings for a couple of seasons people were being blinded by others opinions. People can be influenced in to thinking in one direction vs the other and not giving a true honest opinion. When I went into the evaluation of the vanilla beans I purposely did not want to know any information about them at all. This gives a person a more open and clearer mind in the evaluation and not influenced by others. Some think paying $45 a once for vanilla beans they are getting a superior flavored vanilla. None of it matters if it does not taste good. Plus does it really matter when using it in baking. So the question always arises with vanilla beans have the best flavor. No one can really answer this question as everyone's taste buds are different. When the evaluation is done then you can go back and compare notes against the origins, methods and standard flavor charts. It is not comparing apples to oranges, it is comparing apples to apples as the same thing applies origins, regions, species, weather, fertilizers and growing methods all effect the flavors. I have done a lot of blind taste testings and with people who know there stuff including my shelf and It is always a learning experience and usually a shock on 50% of the results. The vanilla in this video has been tested by over 100 people and the results are never the same but will give a great over all ranking.

Smelling them out of the bag give you a pretty good idea with grad A or B vanilla beans even though B's are drier. But yes Grade B are much better for extract as you do get more vanilla bean per pound. When I do comparisons I use the Grade A so I can see the and feel them little better.

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Thank you for the kind words I do appreciate it. Yeah everyone I had done this with in the past had fun with it. Who knew you could have fun doing something like this.

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I don't believe in the grade A or B thing anymore as there is no standard for it in the industry. Each company distributing vanilla beans has there own grading standard and they can change it when ever they want. It is hard pressed to find a written standard from each company on it. They give suggestions on ranges but nothing in stone. Grad B beans use to be cheaper and less water content % but this is not the case anymore. But yes on the water % being lower and having lighter bean your having to add more vanilla beans to make up for the water loss. Does this mean more flavors? yes The FDA gives standard is up 25% water content anything above that you have to add more vanilla beans to compensate for the extra water also. Not everyone reads that part. Basically the FDA standard already compensates for flavors in both directions of water %. As I am learning new things everyday I am evolving with new processes and technique's. I dont do a rough chop any more but I do split them in half and use a vacuum seal on the jars. If I am looking for a cleaner look of finished extract i use whole beans and vacuum seal the jars. The vacuum sealing of the jars makes a huge difference on speed and how much flavors are extracted.

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I hope they are in top of the list when it comes to tasting.

Best way to taste test Vanilla! You have a couple really good options. 1. teaspoon of sugar and a couple drops vanilla extract. Place on tongue and let it dissolve. 2. Whipped cream works really well also. Take a small amount of the whipped cream and a few drops and mix. 3. Cream or half and half can be used with some vanilla in it. 4. Frosting just make up a small amount of flavorless frosting and add a few drops and taste it. Frosting is a really good way to taste test as this is were most people really see the difference in their baking.

I want to buy a bunch of Ugandan beans right now just based off the smell. But I know the smell does not dictate with the flavor will be. I really hope they turn out good because those beans will save me a ton of labor.

@@ClementFamilyFarms I did just that. I probably should have waited until my first batch was finished before I did but I didn’t want to wait that long. I have some in vodka as well as a bourbon and tequila. I think the Ugandan in bourbon may be my best blend yet.

I have another video coming out in the next couple of days that will show were the oils are at. The flavoring is all in the flesh of the pods. The seeds are hard and don't retain any flavor other than the light oils on the out side of them but it is no much.

@@ClementFamilyFarms Wow - I have been so wrong about so much until I started listening to you! Thanks again!

I cut out some really funny parts because I cant put to much cuss words in. I love her! I cant wait either i am excited to see how some of these ones come out. I just have this feeling they all are going to be really similar. As of right now I hope the Ugandan beans have great flavor when done because those beans will save me so much time in labor.

@@ClementFamilyFarms yes. i am really curious about flavor.

It is kinda like horses also Draft horses are the gentle giants and pony's are a little spicy.

It is all on how you look at it. Do I practice magic witchcraft No! Do I believe people can be evil Yes. Do I like things that creep people out OH heck yeah. Why because it makes people laugh, smile and have fun.