Eurovanille's Bourbon Vanilla Pods (Vanilla planifolia) are grown organically in the Sava region near Madagascar's northern tip. Plump and rich with a sweet fruity flavour and heady floral aromas, this is some of the finest gourmet vanilla on the planet. Each tube contains two pods. For maximum flavour, split the pod and scrape the seeds into cake batters, custards, ice creams and puddings. The empty pod can then be placed in a jar of sugar to infuse with delicious vanilla flavour. For a gentler flavour, try infusing the whole pod into dishes, just remember to take it out before eating. Pro Tip: We particularly enjoy splitting one of these and dropping it into a bottle of premium vodka. Leave it to steep for up to a week and you'll create the luxury spirit a Porn Star Martini really deserves. Vanilla is the fruit of the orchid and it originated in Mexico. The French imported it to Madagascar and now that island in the Indian Ocean is the world's leading producer. However, without the usual pollinators found in Mexico, Madagascan vanilla farmers must pollinate the flowers by hand. This is easier said than done because there's only a 12-hour window when the flower is open and they're very delicate.