Papantla 1940's
Is not secret that for long time Mexico was the only country producing Vanilla; as a Mexican is hard to see that Mexican Vanilla has not a strong place in the current market, it seems Mexican Vanilla has been forgotten. Nevertheless Mexican Vanilla is fighting back strong to recover the Crown as Best Vanilla in the World.
Going back to the beginning of “Vanilla Times” it was used as medicine, freshener and to flavour drinks. Totonacas left the wonderful Legacy of producing Vanilla, developing curing techniques, which make all the Totonacapan area, century’s worth of experience producing Vanilla. Papantla, Veracruz earned the title “The City that perfumed the World”. They said you could smell Vanilla from the distance when arriving to the city. The whole city had a part producing the aromatic spice. Even today the deep sweet smell of Mexican Vanilla has no price, is something that everyone should experience.
Mexico has giving the Gastronomic World two of the most important Ingredients: Chocolate and Vanilla, perfect marriage for desserts and adventurous savoury dishes.
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