Mead Journal: Vanila Beans! In Bulk?

[matrix4b]

Anyone know where I could get some good vanilla beans for inexpensive?  I wouldn't mind going in bulk and even going in with someone.  I have a few mead projects that would need it.  One being Orange cream (orangesicle mead anyone) that might require 2 beans for a 5 gal batch.  The other project is a vanilla almond batch that may take 3-5 vanilla beans.  SO over all, for a good price I would be happy to get say 5 to 10 beans.

Best Price I found was a place that sells 2 about 4-5 inches long for $5.95 a tube, Madagascar Vanilla Beans.  Probably very potent, which is the point.  So that would cost me around $30 for about 10 beans.  Hmm, not sure what season you can get fresh and good ones in.

Comments

[belleweather.livejournal.com]

ebay. Seriously, it's the best place to get them. I need to order some too, so if you want to get a few I'll pay you for them when I see you in Denver for the wedding.