Jeana Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Do these look like good prices for vanilla beans? They have a large selection. I've seen the beans run as much as $5.00 a piece before. So I thought this place had some good pricing.How many does it take to get a strong oil infusion? Anyone use them for perfuming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQueen Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Am I missing something here? A link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Speaking of vanilla beans.... isn't it time for another co-op Tammy???? I just used the last of my beans last night... in a whole bottle of vodka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Oh crap you're right, what was I thinking Here we go http://www.theposter.com/vanilla2.htmlSorry about that.I ordered some. The owner was super friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I think Tammy just did one on another forum. I order mine from the same place she does the coopwww.arizonavanilla.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The ones from Tammy are great. I wouldn't get them anywhere else but from www.arizonavanilla.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koala-nut Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Did I hear my name mentioned? LOL That is a good price but it all depends on quality. Yep. Just did a co-op and have some left over. I can list a classified ad as soon as I get a correct total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Ok I got my beans. I got a lot of them. I've never smelled one before so I don't know if they are high quality or not. What do you look for?I've read a few tutorials how to infuse the beans in oil, the shortest time I've seen is 1-2 wks. Some people suggest 6 months. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions about time frames and ways to make the infused oil really strong. Can you make a vanilla oil strong enough to fragrance soap on it's own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edensong Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I echo the quality of Tammy's vanilla beans. Her coops are excellent!I infused my beans in jojoba oils for about 4 weeks. Lovely scented oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koala-nut Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Thanks for the kind words ladies. I have extract and infusion here that has been ongoing for years. I take out what I need and just keep adding more beans and oils or vodka.What you want to look for is an oily exterior. Not where it is slimy though. They should bend easy without snapping. They should all have a delicate aroma of vanilla along with either a woody, smoke, earth, boozy scent for bourbon and a fruity, floral, sweet, earth scent for Tahitian.I am so bad at describing scents. :embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 Tammy, you aren't bad at describing their scent. It isn't easy. I thought I would open the bags and smell vanilla. But I smelled vanilla mixed with an earthy smell. The earthy, almost a tobacco like smell, threw me off a little since I've never seen or smelled a vanilla bean live before. The beans were oily and pliable. I put them in rice bran oil. I use it in almost everything and I think it won't go bad like some other oils. I did 4 beans in 7 oz of oil. I did the three different kinds of beans. I did the gourmet, mexican, and tahitian to compare them. It only took about 15 minutes to start smelling the true vanilla coming out in the oils. You could really smell the difference between the oils too. The tahitian has a perfume smell to it. The mexican beans have a deeper, rich vanilla, and the gourmet beans have a lighter smell, more of a regular bakery vanilla. When I was taking out the caviar, the gourmet beans had much more than the tahitians so I thought it would be stronger, but the tahitians are stronger. A while back I bought some infused vanilla from MMS. I took it out to compare to these oils I am making. There is no comparison, the oils with these beans are so much better. I am glad I found this place. I am happy with what I got. :smiley2: I love this kind of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndsay Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 So what do you use infused vanilla oil for? I want something else to get hooked on! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koala-nut Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Vodka or Everclear for extract. You can use Jojoba for an oil infusion for soap and B&B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) So what do you use infused vanilla oil for? I want something else to get hooked on! lolIn the past I've mainly used infused vanilla for my lip balms. Now that I have access to much more of it, I will be using it for other things too. One thing I really like doing is using it for a body oil. I can smell it all day sometimes. I used the Tahitian for this. I have many future plans for my little beans. Koala, can you smell it if you use it in CP. And how much is needed if you can smell it in CP? Edited August 25, 2009 by Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koala-nut Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Can't help you with that question. I don't make CP soap. You can take a handful of beans and dry them out then grind them up and use as an additive. This is also good to put in your coffee before brewing a pot. Gives it a real kick of flavor. I have also put ground vanilla in with sugar scrubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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