Vanilla supplier from Indonesia

We are a vanilla supplier from Indonesia.
We source, select and supply gourmet beans.

Who is behind La Citronnelle ? 

About us

We are a small company founded by a French and an Indonesian.
We select and supply precious Indonesian vanilla beans.

As a vanilla supplier from Indonesia, what do we do ?

When we started our business, we took the time to find our trusted partners. These partners are the producers and curing houses.

They are based on different Indonesian islands. They produce and work with long respected vanilla cultivation and traditions.

Thanks to their years of experience and our close collaborations, our customers receive authentic and gourmet Indonesian vanilla beans.
We supply them with indonesian planifolia beans and tahitensis beans from Papua.

Who are our clients ?

Our small Franco-Indonesian structure supplies several companies in Europe and the USA.

On the European market, our planifolia vanilla beans are ordered by delicatessens and pastry chefs. Our tahitensis vanilla are ordered by pastry chefs, importers and wholesalers.

In the American market, it is an honor to be able to supply a famous company for its highest quality products and selections i.e. Regalis Foods. They offer their customers, which are restaurants and star chefs throughout New York City and beyond, our planifolia beans and tahitensis beans.
To be recognized as their Indonesian vanilla supplier is such an honor.

As a vanilla supplier from Indonesia, how do we work ?

We carefully selected our farmers, as well as two curing houses.
Our requirements are based on professional work, trust and quality vanilla beans.

When we are in touch with a prospect, we send them our brochure and discuss through Whatsapp, email or phone call. It is possible to send samples beans before the first shipment. The propect will handle the shipping fees.

Once the order is placed and the payment is received, we prepare the beans on Java island.
The packs are sent to Jakarta and then we drop it to DHL office.

The vanilla beans are delivered directly to the prospect office.

How to contact us

As a vanilla supplier from Indonesia, with an office in Indonesia and France, we can provide indonesia vanilla for individuals and professionals like importers, wholesalers, supermarkets, pastry chefs, chocolate makers, ice-cream makers.

If you would like more information about our small business and the vanilla we offer, please contact us.
We will send you our brochure and answer any questions you may have.

You can reach us via the contact form below or by email. We can then continue the conversation through Whatsapp.
We are available every day.

Regards.

Learn about indonesian vanilla beans

Indonesian planifolia beans :

Indonesian Planifolia beans, a variety of vanilla, are predominantly grown in the tropical regions of Indonesia, a country renowned for its rich biodiversity and suitable climatic conditions for vanilla cultivation. The key areas where these beans are grown include the islands of Java, Bali, Sumatra, and Sulawesi, each contributing distinct characteristics to the beans due to their unique microclimates and soil types.

Cultivation Process:

• Climate and soil requirements: Vanilla Planifolia thrives in warm, humid, and tropical climates, with temperatures ranging between 21°C to 32°C (70°F to 90°F). They require well-drained, rich, and loamy soil, often found in the volcanic regions of Indonesia, which provides essential nutrients for growth.
• Planting and Growth: Vanilla Planifolia is a type of orchid and grows as a vine. The cultivation starts with planting these vines near tree trunks or other supports, allowing them to climb.
  The growth process is slow, and it usually takes about 2-3 years for the vines to mature and produce flowers.
• Pollination: unlike in Madagascar, where pollination is typically done by hand, in some regions of Indonesia, natural pollination occurs with the help of local insects and small birds. However, manual pollination is also practiced to ensure a higher yield.
  The pollination process is delicate and requires precise timing; the flowers must be pollinated within a few hours of blooming to produce fruit.
• Harvesting: Once pollinated, the flowers develop into long, green pods. These pods require about 8-9 months to mature. Harvesting is done by hand when the tips of the pods start to turn yellow. This indicates the beans are at their peak flavor.
• Curing and Processing: The harvested beans undergo a curing process, which is crucial in developing their characteristic flavor and aroma.
  This process includes blanching, sweating, drying, and conditioning. Beans are first blanched in hot water to halt growth, then they go through a sweating process where they are wrapped and allowed to ferment. After sweating, the beans are laid out to dry under the sun for several weeks, and finally, they are conditioned by storing them in a controlled environment to further develop their flavor.
• Quality Control: Throughout the growth and curing process, careful quality control is maintained to ensure the beans meet the desired standards.
  The best quality beans are long, plump, oily, and have a rich, dark color with a strong aroma.

The Indonesian Planifolia beans are highly valued for their unique, slightly woody and smoky flavor profile, which differentiates them from other varieties like the Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar. The traditional and careful cultivation and curing processes, combined with Indonesia’s ideal climatic conditions, contribute significantly to the high quality and distinct characteristics of these vanilla beans.