Established · 12 signalscondiments Nelson

Koefaga Vanilla

Name: Koefaga Vanilla
Address: Nelson, NZ
Location: Koefaga Vanilla
Rating: 4.7

4.7(3 reviews on Google)

Patricia Hunter, the founder of Koefaga Vanilla, leads an idyllic lifestyle, spending eight months of the year on Niue Island with her partner, Jim. Koefaga Vanilla, based in Nelson, offers exceptional vanilla extract, paste, and pods

“The vanilla is described as having a "lovely smooth rich flavour which adds a real boost to any dish."”

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About

Koefaga Vanilla, based in Nelson, offers exceptional vanilla extract, paste, and pods. Patricia Hunter personally cultivates and sources Bio-Gro certified organic Tahitian vanilla from Niue, crafting it through a labour-intensive, year-long artisanal process for a smooth, rich flavour.

Their Story

Patricia Hunter, the founder of Koefaga Vanilla, leads an idyllic lifestyle, spending eight months of the year on Niue Island with her partner, Jim. During this time, she cultivates vanilla herself and also procures cured pods from local organic farmers. She returns to New Zealand in November for…

What They Make

Vanilla Extract (50ml, 125ml, 200ml bottles)
Vanilla Paste (15g, 30g, 55g, 100g, 250g jars)
Vanilla Pods (3-pod vials, 25g vacuum packs)

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Listed by the market operator · 10 August 2026Discovered Jul 2026 · Enriched Mar 2026 · Verified 10 August 2026

Online

Online shipping (March-October), Nelson Farmers Market (November-February), available at Sugarmoose stall (off-season at market)