Kaz à Vanilles

Cathy and her vanilla plantations
Self-taught, Cathy has travelled the world - New Guinea, Madagascar, Uganda - to perfect her unique expertise in vanilla plantations. Today, she runs 5 shops and 2 production sites in Martinique that are open to the public:

Trois-Îlets :
- Boutique and vanilla plantation in the La Ferme district.
- Boutique at Pointe du Bout, near the Casino.

Le Marin: Boutique on the main road in the town.

Fort-de-France: Shop at 50 rue Blénac.

Trinité: Plantation Écomusée Kaz à Vanille, 1 chemin usine de Bassignac.

The Plantation Écomusée Kaz à Vanille in Trinité, an immersive visit
Take a guided tour to discover how vanilla is grown, and take part in some unique workshops: making cocoa sticks and coffee. Don't feel like visiting? Buy vanilla beans and related products directly from the on-site shop: spices, rare peppers, jams, rum liqueurs, medicinal plants - products are also available in the other shops.

Cathy's vanilla secret
Vanilla, a fragile orchid, requires meticulous care. Once ripe and bursting with flavour, Cathy transforms it in her workshop using a two-year traditional process:
- Scalding: Initial preparation.
- Steaming: Developing the aromas.
- Drying: Concentration of flavours.
- Aromatic maturation: the secret of its exceptional quality.

Vanilla Varieties to Discover
• Vanilla Planifolia: The most aromatic, a timeless classic.
• Vanilla Tahitensis: Fruity and floral notes, perfect for gourmet lovers.
• Vanilla Pompona: Rare, with balsamic, licorice, and tobacco aromas.

When making a purchase, mention that you come from Martinique Tour ! Share your vanilla pod-based recipes and leave a comment.

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