Welcome to Dadora Vanilla

  • Empowering Women, Strengthening Communities

    We believe business should uplift. That’s why we’ve focused on creating stable jobs for women in rural Ecuador, providing fair wages, skill development, and long-term security for the families behind every bean.

  • Sustainable. Responsible. Personal.

    Our farm-to-bottle approach protects the land while investing in the people who cultivate it. Grown in greenhouses to optimize conditions, every pod reflects the care and precision we pour into every step.

  • Hand-Crafted, Expertly Sun-Cured

    Our vanilla isn’t rushed. Each bean is picked at peak maturity, then sun-cured and processed with exacting care, unlocking the deep aroma, rich flavor, and unmatched quality that sets Dadora apart.

Discover the Essence of Ecuador in Every Bean

From Our Family to Yours!

We’re a husband-and-wife team based in San Diego, but our story — and our hearts — are rooted in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. That’s where we built our vanilla farm from the ground up, hand-pollinating every orchid and working side-by-side with the families who now make a living from it.

Every bean we sell comes straight from the people who grew it — no brokers, no bulk warehouses, no mystery supply chain. Just real vanilla, cultivated with care, harvested by hand, and sun-cured the traditional way.

Whether you’re baking, making your own extract, or just opening the jar to breathe in the aroma, you’re tasting more than flavor — you’re experiencing a piece of our farm, our culture, and our family’s story.

Let’s cook, create, and share something extraordinary — together.

  • Juliana Galarraga

  • Julio Galarraga

  • Justin Kowatch