Mike is doing vanilla god’s work and making all our baking & cooking lives better for it. He was incredibly kind, considerate, and responsive throughout the entire process. Beans were vacuum sealed, arrived in less than a week, and were DIVINE. Can’t beat the pricing either. Recommend a million times!
If you're looking for bean-credible vanilla beans, look no further than Cool Beans Vanilla! I bought 30 beans from Mike back in February 2023, and not only did he ship them out immediately, but they arrived vacuum-sealed and perfectly fresh. He even gave me the option of multiple bags or all in one—super thoughtful!
Now, here's the real vanilla thriller: I didn’t use them for an entire year (oops!), so I was worried they might have lost their magic. But when I finally opened the bag in 2024, I was hit with the most vanilliant aroma. I sliced them open, steeped them in some local vodka, and let the beans do their thing. After months of waiting (and the occasional shake), the result was top-notch vanilla extract—rich, aromatic, and utterly unbean-lievable!
I bottled some up in December for Christmas gifts and my own use, and the best part? I just topped it off with more vodka and am keeping the same batch going! These beans are still working their magic, making my kitchen smell like pure vanilla heaven.
I gifted some small bottles to my favorite people, but let’s be honest—most of this liquid gold is staying with me. From now on, this is the only place I’ll be buying vanilla beans. Mike is fantastic—quick, responsive, and super helpful with questions. And the name? Cool Beans Vanilla? Absolute vanillagance!
10/10, two thumbs up, and a lifetime supply of gratitude. If you're on the fence, don’t be—just bean it!
A few years ago I saw someone advertising vanilla beans on the book of faces, it seemed like too good of a deal. The beans were reasonably priced and he had several options. So of course I browsed his page to see if he was legit and from what I could tell, he had good reviews and no complaints. I bought a small handful of beans so I could make vanilla syrup and honestly, it was one of the best random purchases I have ever made. The beans showed up vacuumed packed to keep them fresh and quicker than I expected (I wasn’t even sure if they would show up but they sure did). I’m honestly thrilled to see that he now has a website and is continuing to offer such a great deal on vanilla beans. I will be purchasing more again shortly and can’t wait to bake more tasty things with them!
My order was shipped out, came before expected delivery date, they messaged me to ensure I got my order. The process was super easy, and they tasted so yummy in the recipes I used.
I purchased these on a whim, hoping for a moderate quality. Not only were they shipped fast, packed nicely, but are a very high quality product.
I bought vanilla beans for meade, cakes and other sweets and were the best in terms of quality and price comparing to whatever I had from different big stores. I recommend them to anyone using vanilla beans for any purpose, you'll see the difference comparing to the ones from big markets.
Purchased beans almost two years ago to make our own vanilla extract. They were amazing and now 18 months later, we are purchasing again.
I purchased vanilla beans last year to make my own vanilla extract. I finally got to use it for the first time making Christmas cookies and they were delicious!
I saw a post by Michael several years ago offering Vanilla Beans and purchased some. I home brew beer and was looking for some vanilla beans for some porters and stouts I wanted to brew. I purchased several times and had enough for the beer and for making my own vanilla extract. We use them still to flavor our coffee and cook with! The beers were amazing!
I ordered some vanilla beans and they arrived very quickly, vacuum sealed and almost as fresh as getting them straight from the source. Much more fresh than any I’ve found in a local store. I’ll absolutely order again when I need more vanilla beans- and the savings can’t be beat by my local store either, so don’t hesitate on these wonderful vanilla pods!
These vanilla beans were amazing. I first bought from a FB post and was skeptical on quality and honestly worried it might be a scam, but I took a leap of faith and I'm so glad I did. Amazing beans. This is my new go to for fresh, fragrant, flavorful beans. I drop the "scraps" into a simmer pot with citrus, oh my word. Beyond words!
I have purchased vanilla beans at a number of stores before I found Mike’s beans. Mike’s are far and away superior to any beans out there. They are soft and so fresh. I am thrilled with them.
I have bought beans from a few places before finding Michael and have to say I never plan on buying from anyone else. Super helpful, friendly, fast, and great packaging. And great beans most of all, and would recommend to anyone.
We have ordered beans multiple times. They were high quality, delivered quickly, and I recommend them. Great for baking, making your own extract, or use in home brewing. A+
I had never tried anything but the basic vanilla extract before I first made contact with Mike, and I have to say, I was not disappointed. Beans were fresh and flavorful, packaged with clear labeling of strain of the bean. Will definitely be making another order in the near future now that there's a full site up. 5 star beans and service, would definitely recommend coolbeans!!!
I recently purchased some vanilla beans, and I am absolutely thrilled with the quality! The beans arrived fresh, moist, and packed with a rich, aromatic fragrance that filled the whole kitchen as soon as I opened the package. I used them to make homemade vanilla bean paste, and the result was fantastic! The paste has a deep, complex flavor with those perfect little flecks of vanilla throughout. It’s so much better than store-bought, and it has brought a new level of deliciousness to my baking and desserts. The seeds scrape out easily, and the pods themselves are perfectly supple and fragrant. Definitely a game-changer for anyone who loves to bake or make homemade treats. Highly recommend these vanilla beans to anyone looking to elevate their culinary creations! Will be purchasing more in the future.
We have loved our vanilla beans! Bought 100+ beans and made vanilla extract as christmas gifts for friends and family who have all loved it. Beans were great quality and have excellent flavor. Michael made the process so easy to purchase them and very pleasant to work with. Excited to enjoy these for years to come. Thank you!
Mike is a breeze to work with! Has the best quality of beans that in turn make the best vanilla extract! I add mine to coconut rum and can tell a huge difference. I’ve even had friends ask me where I got my beans cause they make such a difference!
Beans arrived quickly and were great quality! I used them to make my own vanilla extract and it has been a great addition to my bakes
Beans came super fast to my house, and this was the only service that I found where I could buy low quantity beans and the prices remained reasonable. Definitely would recommend, it made a great extract
Bought Madagascar and Tahitian beans. Great quality beans and they were delivered promptly. I used the Madagascar for a white stout beer, and my wife used the Tahitian for cherry vanilla cupcakes!
I bought some beans back in September , my extract is still “infusing” but I used it once and it was very flavorful. I used some leftover pods to make cookies , icings and ice cream and the family loved it. I will definitely continue purchasing from here !!
Messaged after seeing o Reddit and they responded quickly, answering all questions. I received tracking number and then package in about a week. Ordered again for a friend and similar story. Quick, efficient, and excellent quality. 👌
I bought his beans for canning peaches great flavor and good price. He also had great service and quick delivery was very pleased
Top notch vanilla beans at good prices. I ended up using these for a few projects I was planning and they all turned out great. Very fresh beans.