Join us at L’Atelier de Madagascar in Andraharo, Antananarivo, for a 90-minute vanilla experience combining a presentation and a practical workshop with a Malagasy artisan. Begin with a welcome drink and a 30-minute introduction to vanilla and our plantation in Madagascar. Learn how vanilla grows, how flowers are pollinated by hand, and how green beans develop their dark colour and aroma through curing and drying. Compare vanilla varieties, aromas, and quality grades, and learn their uses in cooking and baking. Next, watch your artisan demonstrate the preparation of the beans and the basics of vanilla braiding. Follow her guidance as you compose your own pineapple-shaped creation using vanilla beans. During the practical session, remove and collect the seeds inside the beans, known as vanilla caviar. Your artisan supports you throughout the workshop. No previous experience is needed, and all beans, tools, and materials are provided. Take home your vanilla creation and the caviar you collected to use in your own recipes.