Vanilla Beans

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I buy organic vanilla beans from The Arizona Vanilla

Co..

http://www.arizonavanilla.com/

They have a grade B, Bean in many varieies,

including Tahitian, for 55.00 a kg, which is

around 2.2 lbs.

The only difference between the grade A and B, I believe

are cosmetic.

Since I only use them for scenting oils and alcohol I buy the grade B

beans.

It is the best buy I have found. and organic to boot.

I use them with equally great results in both alcohol and Jojooba.

For a nice Vanilla Amber starter oil. I add 15 scraped and minced

beans, 20 ml Benzoin (oil), 10 ml rock rose , to 1/2 gallon of jojoba,

and let it sit for a few months. shaking every time I think about it.

For a richer amber you can add small amounts of agarwood, ambrette,

tonka and boronia.

or whatever you like, but the basic amber mix is very nice.

Peace Zz.......