Vanilla may be the Plain Jane of the flavor world but that doesn’t mean it’s not expensive as by weight it actually costs more than silver. This interesting video helps to explain why vanilla is so expensive. Vanilla plants can be difficult to grow as it’s a time consuming and labor intensive process. I hope that the price of Vanilla doesn’t go up too much as I love Vanilla flavored products. I start my day with a cup a vanilla Greek yogurt and sometimes finish my day with a bowl of vanilla ice cream.