Ugandan Midnight Vanilla Beans – Grade B 🌙🔥
Meet Ugandan Midnight Grade B, the bold, earthy, extract-loving vanilla bean that delivers big flavor with a dark, cocoa-leaning depth. Grown in Uganda’s rich volcanic soils, these beans bring smoky sweetness, warm chocolate undertones, and rugged intensity perfect for makers who crave real, full-bodied vanilla. Slightly drier than Grade A but packed with concentrated vanillin, they’re an extract-maker’s dream and the perfect choice for anyone who wants deep, soulful vanilla without the frills.
🔥 Special Deal: Grade B Ugandan Vanilla — only $5 per ounce (sold in 4oz packs).
Deviant Notes 😈: Deep, earthy, chocolatey, with warm rum-like hints and a lingering sweetness that makes every recipe hit harder. These beans bring attitude, not subtlety.
Aroma 👃: Rich molasses, caramelized sugar, and smoky vanilla rising together in a warm, complex wave. It’s the kind of aroma that fills a room fast.
Texture ✨: Lean, flexible, slightly dry, and perfect for extracting. The structure allows alcohol to pull flavor quickly and completely, making these beans exceptional for long-steep infusions.
Perfect For 🍰🔥: Homemade vanilla extract; brownies, cookies, and breads; simmered sauces; syrups and marinades; cocktails and mocktails; and any recipe needing deep, bold vanilla flavor.
Why They’re Deviant 🤘: These beans don’t behave like “budget vanilla.” They punch above their grade, delivering rich, intense flavor that stands out in every use. Ugandan Midnight Grade B is for makers who choose flavor over fancy and adventure over ordinary.
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Vanilla Extract Recipe 🍾: Slice 1 oz of beans to expose the seeds; place in a 16 oz bottle; add 1 cup (8 oz) of 70+ proof vodka, rum, or bourbon; seal and store in a cool, dark place; shake often (great stress relief 😃); steep 12–24 months for best flavor.
Fold Strength Explained 📏: Single-fold = 1 oz beans per 8 oz alcohol; double-fold = 2 oz per 8 oz; triple-fold = 3 oz per 8 oz. Home users typically go single-fold, while bakers prefer double or triple for richer intensity without extra liquid.