svenj581 Senior Member Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Paradise, CA Expertise: I love coffee
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Posted Wed Apr 18, 2007, 11:51pm Subject: Making vanilla syrup
I recieved a bottle of pure mexican vanilla. Apparently, Mexico IS the "Land of Vanilla". I was wondering if anyone out there would happen to know how to turn this 500ml of 'Mexico natural vanilla', (which I assume taste as nasty as vanilla extract), into something I could use in a vanilla latte or some other tasty espresso drink.
I would try adding it to a simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar at a low boil until reduced by half). I add my flavoring the last few minutes to keep it from "burning". Any time I use syrups with my espresso, I coat the bottom of a warmed mug and pour the hot espresso.
I recieved a bottle of pure mexican vanilla. Apparently, Mexico IS the "Land of Vanilla". I was wondering if anyone out there would happen to know how to turn this 500ml of 'Mexico natural vanilla', (which I assume taste as nasty as vanilla extract), into something I could use in a vanilla latte or some other tasty espresso drink.
it is going to taste"nasty" due to the fact that the beans are usually steeped in alcohol to extract the flavor and then water and preservaties are added. The only problem that I forsee in getting vanilla from a non-reputable place is that sometimes they use a chemical called coumarin to enhance the flavor. it's banned in the us, but that doesnt stop other countries from using it. i buy vanilla extract for a decent price from a cake baking place locally. and if you dont beleive me, look for coumarin on google, you'll see what i'm talking about
but if it's safe, you can do the simple syrup thing, works pretty good.
Claybirdie Senior Member Joined: 2 Oct 2012 Posts: 4 Location: Riverside Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Quickmill Andreja Grinder: Baratza Vario
Posted Tue Oct 2, 2012, 8:44pm Subject: Re: Making vanilla syrup
My mom buys Bourbon vanilla beans from the farmer's market, then lets them "brew" in a bottle of vodka for about 6 weeks. After that, she ends up with a huge bottle of vanilla extract for much less than the cost of buying it from the super market. Not sure about turning it into a syrup, though...
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