Veracruz Vanilla
March 20th, 2009
Dried Vanilla Bean
Gutierrez Zamora, Veracruz is the birthplace of Mexican Vanilla. It is said Cortez when he took his spoils back to Europe, Veracruz being his primary route, included gold, silver, chocolate, and vanilla.
Vanilla is a member of the orchid family. The plant flowers the months of March, April, and May, and it is carefully grown through December when it is harvested. During the months of January and February, the beans are tediously dried and turned making sure there are no mushrooms growing on the beans while they are drying.
Vanilla Flower
Green Vanilla Bean
Vanilla Plant
Categories: Mexico | Tags: Gutierez Zamora, Mexico, Onza Vanilla, papantla, Trova, Trova Imports, vanilla, veracruz
