All saffron threads have been hand-picked, carefully dried and then packaged. Our saffron is sourced directly from family-owned farms in Afghanistan and contains 100% saffron stigmas with no additives or preservatives. Saffron is a perennial herb that comes from a single red flower (crocus sativus) with three stigmas. The stigmas of the saffron flower are the source of the saffron spice. A unique flavor, color and aroma distinguish saffron from any other spice. Only a very small amount is required to enrich foods with its distinctive color, flavor and aroma. It can be used in sweet or savory recipes, and even lends a golden hue to breads and cakes. Saffron threads 2g contain only the saffron stigma, with no fillers. The saffron variety from Afghanistan is considered by experts to be the most flavorful of all the world's saffron production, and has been recognized for many years as being exceptionally high quality. Saffron is an essential spice for many recipes. Its deep, earthy, slightly sweet flavor adds a subtle but complex touch to dishes. Our saffron threads are sourced from only the best growers in Afghanistan's top cultivating regions and selected by hand in small batches, so you can be sure they’re fresh and up to the high quality standards we demand.

Where does saffron threads 2g come from?

Our saffron is hand-picked from the saffron fields in Afghanistan. It has been an ancient tradition to harvest saffron in the western province of Herat in Afghanistan. The climate, elevation and soil in Herat, Afghanistan makes the perfect ecosystem to grow high quality saffron. This Saffron 2g product contains two grams of the latest harvest of saffron. In the current market, the saffron from Afghanistan has been recognized as the most fragrant and flavorful saffron. Saffron threads 2g are the three dried stigmas of a single saffron crocus flower. Saffron is one of the oldest, most expensive spices in the world, known for its distinctive color, flavor and aroma. The saffron stigmas can only be harvested by hand. It takes about 75,000 saffron flowers to make up a pound of the saffron spice. Use the saffron threads sparingly and a little goes a long way. It can be used in cooking and teas. When harvested and dried, each flower holds only a few bright red saffron threads, picked by hand and included in your tin box for exceptional color, flavor and aroma.