Conditioning

The sorted beans are bundled (150-250 g each) and tied together using a thread. These bundles are kept for conditioning inside wooden or metal boxes lined with wax paper for about two months. During this time, there is further loss of moisture by 3-4%, this helps the aroma and flavour to develop. It is during this stage the vanilla bean develops its unique and characteristic flavour profile. Finally, the beans are bunched into bundles and stored in airtight containers. The beans remain there till they get packaged for shipping.