Customer Reviews

Premium Bourbon-Madagascar Vanilla Beans - 7 beans

5 star:		(52)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

First off, top notch customer service- there's a personal touch that's rarely seen in on-line purchasing! Please keep it up!

Now for the goods: These vanilla beans are a fantastic value. Seriously, I wasn't expecting much- I was hopeful given the other reviews- but I've learned some hard lessons to not expect such high standards of quality- especially when it comes to gourmand items- These beans are even superior to those I can get from my local provider (at three times the cost, mind you.) I've even ordered online from two other sources (one recommended by Martha Stewart, lol)- and these beans are plumper and more supple than those other pricier providers. (Plump and supple- always a good thing.)

If you're on the fence- I urge you to go for it. You owe it to your recipes to use quality indredients. You will not be disappointed. I know I'm not.

Thank you kindly!

UPDATE: October 2010-
Just want to add, that it's now almost 3 years since my original review- and I have ordered dozens of beans from JR since this first order, and never have I been disappointed with the product received. I stand firmly behind my five star mark.
Thanks so much!

I bought seven beans for seven dollars, and was a bit unimpressed with the aromatic quality. They didn't have that strong complex aroma right out of the bag that bourbon beans are known for. That is not to say that the inside of the bean isn't aromatic. After all, it's the guts that really count. Even though these beans don't seem to be as aromatic as other beans, this is still a KILLER DEAL!!! I recently purchased one bean from a popular brand "Spice Islands" for seven dollars. An unbelievably aromatic bean, but seven times the cost of these beans!?!?!? I think I'll just buy these and use twice as many as the higher quality beans. I'm still making away like a bandit!

I can't say enough good things about JR Mushrooms. These are top-quality chef inspired vanilla beans. I got them primaraily for my creme brulee.

Another plus was the free shipping which really helps a struggling young chef like myself. The only slight dissappointment was that there was no "Best Creme Brulee" recipe enclosed. No problem for me as I've memorized the procedure.

I can say this: You won't be dissappointed by this product. Use it in whatever calls for vanilla, even ice cream!

I bought these and the greatest thing besides the awesome price and the fabulous beans is that the VP or CEO or some such lovely gentleman actually emailed me and thanked me for my purchase and when I responded, followed up again with a nice response! How nice is that in this day and age!

I used these beans in my home made eggnog this year and it was out of this world. I first scraped the bean and then threw the pod in and left it there till the nog was gone. (not long)

I also use one when I make my hot chocolate "syrup" (Lots of bittersweet chips, melted in milk and a little haff and half and the bean scraped and the pod - once again left in - I mske hot chocolate out of it by adding more milk to taste and a little bitty bit of brandy...decadent...oh my yes!)

This is a great buy, great beans, great company! Buy with assurance!

These Beans are the very best. And you will not believe the kindness and caring of the sellers. I used mines for Vanilla Sugar. Coffee is much better now.

These are not the shriveled scrawny beans you find in a jar in the grocery store. They are amazing. Don't tell JR - but he isn't charging enough!!

My wife was thrilled when she received this vanilla. (Valentine's Day was easy this year!)

JRMushrooms is 100% quality. Everything I order from this supplier is the best. I have never once been disappointed. I also want to add that if you ask a question, you get a courteous and prompt reply.

Clorinda Lordan
Huntington Beach, CA

These beans were really fresh and lower cost than other suppliers. The beans were shipped free and promptly.

I ordered these vanilla beans for creme brulee and they were awesome. I was afraid they would not arrive on time for when I needed them, but they arrived very quickly, within a few days, and as soon as I opened the envelope I could smell the vanilla! They were in a vacuum sealed bag, and once I opened them I stored the beans in their original bag in an airtight jar. They were excellent quality beans in terms of freshness and flavor, and they were a good value too. I would definitely order these again or recommend them to someone else.