Terre Exotique Tonka Beans

Terre Exotique Tonka Beans are one of the most intriguing, complex, and magical ingredients in the world of fine patisserie — small, wrinkled, jet-black seeds with an extraordinary aroma that defies easy description. Imagine vanilla, almond, cherry, cinnamon, and warm spice all at once, and you begin to approach the remarkable complexity of tonka. Sourced by Terre Exotique, specialists in rare and exceptional spices from around the world, these tonka beans are of the highest quality available.

Grate tonka beans like nutmeg using a fine microplane grater, adding just a small amount to your recipe — a little goes a very long way. Their complex, multi-layered aroma adds a magical depth and sophistication to crème brûlée, chocolate ganaches, ice creams, and cocktails that is impossible to achieve with any other ingredient. Tonka is the secret weapon of many of the world's greatest pastry chefs.

Key uses:

• Crème brûlée — grate a small amount into the cream for extraordinary depth
• Chocolate ganaches — pairs beautifully with dark and milk chocolate
• Ice creams — a complex, aromatic alternative or complement to vanilla
• Cocktails and beverages — grate over drinks for a sophisticated aromatic finish
• Baking — use in place of or alongside vanilla in cakes and biscuits

Note: Use sparingly — tonka beans are intensely flavoured and a little goes a very long way.

Explore our full Vanilla collection or browse our Spices range for more rare and exceptional ingredients. UK delivery available.