Saffron 1g
The Gold Standard of Culinary Luxury
Saffron is the world's most precious spice, and for good reason. Each thread is a hand-harvested stigma from the Crocus sativus flower, requiring over 150,000 flowers to produce just one kilogram. Our saffron is carefully selected for its deep crimson colour, potent aroma, and vibrant staining power, representing the highest quality available.
Its flavour is truly unique: a complex blend of sweet, floral, and earthy notes with a distinct bitter-honey taste. Its aroma is intensely aromatic and hay-like. A minuscule amount imparts a beautiful golden-yellow colour and an unmistakable, luxurious flavour to dishes.
Why Choose Our Saffron Threads?
Unmatched Quality & Potency: We provide whole threads, not powder, allowing you to verify authenticity and ensure maximum freshness and flavour.
Powerful Aroma & Colour: Genuine saffron should smell profoundly aromatic and colour dishes a rich gold, not a harsh yellow.
The Ultimate Gourmet Touch: The defining ingredient for iconic dishes like Spanish paella, Italian risotto alla Milanese, and Persian tahdig.
100% Pure & Natural: Nothing but pure, hand-picked saffron stigmas. No additives, dyes, or fillers.
Culinary Inspiration: How to Use Saffron
Unlock the magic of this legendary spice:
Iconic Rice Dishes: The essential ingredient for authentic paella, biryani, and risotto.
Sauces & Stews: Infuse into broths for French bouillabaisse, Moroccan tagines, and creamy sauces.
Baking & Desserts: Add a luxurious note to saffron buns, ice cream, and custards.
Beverages: Steep in milk for golden lattes or in water for traditional saffron tea.
How to Use: To unlock its full potential, lightly toast the threads in a dry pan for 20 seconds, then crush them to a powder. Steep this powder in a few tablespoons of warm (not boiling) water, milk, or stock for 10-15 minutes before adding it to your dish along with the liquid.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark, and dry place to protect its precious aroma and colour.
Ingredients: 100% Pure Saffron Threads (Crocus sativus).
Information
Saffron Recipe
🥘 Persian Saffron Rice (Tahdig)
📜 Authentic Recipe
Ingredients:
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2 cups basmati rice
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1/4 tsp saffron threads (soaked in 2 tbsp hot water)
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1/2 cup plain yogurt (for crust)
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3 tbsp butter/ghee
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1 tbsp rosewater (optional)
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Salt to taste
Key Steps:
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Bloom saffron: Crush threads + steep in hot water (15 mins)
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Parboil rice → mix yogurt + 1/3 rice + saffron water
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Layer: Buttered pot → yogurt-rice → remaining rice
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Steam 45 mins on low → flip for golden crust
Pro Technique:
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Use ice cube trick: 2 ice cubes on rice before steaming for extra crispiness
💛 Why Saffron Reigns:
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Color alchemy: 1 thread can tint 1 cup liquid sunshine-yellow
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Flavor paradox: Earthy yet floral (from safranal compound)
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Status symbol: More expensive per gram than gold (Harvested from 150,000 flowers/lb)
Serving Ritual:
🌹 Garnish with barberries + pistachios → serve with skewered kebabs
👑 Other Top Saffron Recipes:
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Spanish Paella (bomba rice + seafood)
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Italian Risotto Milanese (bone marrow + Parmesan)
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Swedish Lussekatter (saffron buns for Lucia Day)
Storage Hack:
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Keep in freezer with silica packet (lasts 5+ years)
Reviews
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★★★★★Great saffron fastWith current delivery delays we thought we'd be waiting weeks but we got it within days (around Christmas time too). Plus we wondered if the (comparatively!) modest price meant poorer quality but we are extremely satisfied. Great experience all round. Thanks Vibha.
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