{"product_id":"coffret-decouverte","title":"The Pastry Chef’s Essentials Gift Box","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscovery Gift Box “The Pastry Chef’s Essentials”: the great vanilla classics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evanilla discovery gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e invites you to explore the great classics of exceptional vanilla. Designed by Paul Galand, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/notre-histoire\"\u003evanilla sourcer\u003c\/a\u003e, it brings together the emblematic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/planifolia\"\u003ePlanifolia\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tahitensis\"\u003eTahitensis\u003c\/a\u003e varieties through a selection of six origins from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/vanille-direct-producteur\"\u003edirect supply chains with growers\u003c\/a\u003e. An ideal \u003cstrong\u003etasting gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e for comparing aromatic profiles, enriching your pastry creations or offering a \u003cstrong\u003egourmet gift\u003c\/strong\u003e to a lover of fine ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanifolia and Tahitensis: what are the differences?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the world of high-end vanilla, these two major varieties differ in their composition and the richness of their aromatic expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe elegance of Tahitensis:\u003c\/strong\u003e richer in fatty acids (around 2.0%), it favors floral and aniseed nuances over a dominant vanillin expression. Its profile is fruity, delicate and particularly fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe intensity of Planifolia:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fatty acid concentration of around 1.0%, it expresses all the depth of a great vanilla, between vanilla, chocolate, woody and spicy notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo explore these differences further, our comparison \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/vanille-bourbon-tahitensis-ou-pompona-quelle-variete-choisir\"\u003eBourbon, Tahitensis or Pompona: which variety should you choose?\u003c\/a\u003e presents the characteristics and culinary uses of each variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe six origins in your gift box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Galand has brought together vanillas from terroirs known for their singularity, to explore a wide palette of aromatic nuances:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 beans of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vanille-de-madagascar\"\u003ePlanifolia Bourbon from Madagascar\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e a generous, smooth benchmark, with notes of chocolate and caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 beans of split \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vanille-givree\"\u003efrosted\u003c\/a\u003e Planifolia from Madagascar:\u003c\/strong\u003e harvested at full maturity, it naturally shows vanillin crystals on its surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 beans of Planifolia from Tanzania:\u003c\/strong\u003e a broad, singular vanilla, with notes of leather and red berries, from the volcanic lands of Kilimanjaro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 beans of Planifolia from India:\u003c\/strong\u003e an intense, original profile, marked by herbaceous, prune and leather nuances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 bean of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tahitensis\"\u003eTahitensis\u003c\/a\u003e from Tahiti, in Moorea:\u003c\/strong\u003e a delicate Polynesian expression, with notes of almond, gingerbread and prune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 beans of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vanille-tahitensis-papouasie\"\u003eTahitensis from Papua New Guinea\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e an expressive origin, where floral notes combine with aniseed and chocolate accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Discovery Gift Box for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vanilla gift box is for pastry lovers, curious cooks and anyone who wants to discover the diversity of exceptional vanillas. It is also a fine first step before exploring our other selections: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/coffret-variete\"\u003eVariety Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e, devoted to rare species, then the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/coffret-collector\"\u003eCollector Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e, which brings together some of the most remarkable vanillas in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting, using and storing your beans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach origin deserves to be used in the right way to fully reveal its aromas. Find our advice in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/quelle-vanille-choisir-pour-quelle-recette-le-guide-des-accords-parfaits\"\u003eguide to vanilla and recipe pairings\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/comment-utiliser-une-gousse-de-vanille-en-patisserie-techniques-et-astuces\"\u003etechniques for working with vanilla in pastry\u003c\/a\u003e. To preserve the qualities of your beans, choose a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tube-en-verre\"\u003eglass tube\u003c\/a\u003e, away from light, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/comment-conserver-ses-gousses-de-vanille-le-guide-complet\"\u003estorage guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to continue this discovery? Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vanilles\"\u003ecollection of exceptional vanillas\u003c\/a\u003e and its 19 origins, from must-have profiles to the rarest vanillas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galand vanille","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51148371067144,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9955\/3032\/files\/coffret-essentiels-du-patissier-galand-vanille..jpg?v=1772569388","url":"https:\/\/galand-vanille.com\/en\/products\/coffret-decouverte","provider":"Galand Vanille","version":"1.0","type":"link"}