Vanissa. Where vanilla comes from
It took me years to make my first order at Vanissa, mainly because I did not live in France. Bad for me because the day I ordered from them, I understood what I had missed. Theurs vanilla, the signature of their selection, is always plump and juicy, the flowers fragrant and fragile, saffron close to perfection, and the rest of the spices – impeccable. And that's not all about Vanissa – they stand for what they do and deliver.
It is essential to understand that by buying vanilla (and other spices), we help at least three sides - a farmer (and his whole family), an exporter, and the Vanissa family business, whose income is modest but whose passion is inexhaustible. Although they sell more than just vanilla on their website, their mission, as they say, is to let people rediscover the authenticity of vanilla, buy it at a fair price, and support communities.
I have ordered vanilla, smoked paprika, saffron, peppers, and flowers. And I will get back to them as soon as I run out.
Vanissa delivers worldwide (see pricing) and for free in France (for purchases over 25 euros).