Saffron Threads 5g

Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the “saffron crocus”. The vivid crimson stigma and styles are commonly called threads. It takes 150-200 flowers to produce 1g of saffron threads. Saffron have been linked to many health benefits.

Super Negin is considered to be the best of the best of all saffron grades. It’s also the most expensive and rare trim of Saffron. Super Negin saffron is known not only for being the most potent, flavourful and rich aroma but also for its aesthetically pleasing features. Super Negin threads are longer in length and contain no yellow or orange threads.

Saffron grades/classifications:

Super Negin: The highest quality saffron due to its long, fully-red threads which are free of the yellow/orange stem. It offers maximum flavor and aroma.

Negin: These saffron threads contain a small amount of yellow coloring from the stem, which results in a slightly lower concentration of saffron compared to Super Negin.

Sargol: Meaning “top of the flower” in Persian, Sargol saffron is made up of only the red stigma tips. This type of saffron may have lots of broken threads.

Pushal: The most affordable type of saffron, but it includes a significant amount of the orange/yellow parts of the plant that are considered to have little to no value.

Sellers are trying to out do eachother with terms such as A+++, but when buying saffron, if you stick to the above classifications, you can be confident of the quality you’re buying

From a reputable seller, “Premium/Grade A+” means that there is very little broken threads in the package.

Saffron is a powerful spice high in antioxidants, which may have many health benefits. Saffron has been suggested to be effective in the treatment of a wide range of disorders including coronary artery diseases, hypertension, stomach disorders, dysmenorrhea and learning and memory impairments. In addition, different studies have indicated that saffron has anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic, antigenotoxic and cytotoxic activities. It has also been linked to improved mood, reduced anxiety, increased libido and sexual function, as well as reduced PMS symptoms, weight loss, and many other benefits.

Saffron is generally safe for most people and easy to add to your diet. Try incorporating saffron into your favourite dishes to take advantage of its many health benefits.

Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4599112/

The simplest and most effective way to enjoy Saffron and benefit from its goodness is by drinking it as a tea. Put 5-10 threads into a teacup and add warm to hot water (not boiling) and let it steep for 10-20 minutes, longer steeping time will produce richer flavours, aroma and colour. Add a teaspoon of our active Jarrah honey after steeping to bring the health benefits and flavour of this luxurious tea to another level!

The water will turn a beautiful bright golden yellow colour. The more saffron you add, the more golden the colour and stronger the taste. You can also use this saffron-infused liquid in your cooking.

Here’s quick video:

Saffron is expensive because it is an extremely labour-intensive crop to harvest. Each flower has three tiny, thread-like stigmas in the centre. These must be removed by hand and carefully dried and cured over several months in order for the flavour and aroma to develop fully. It takes about 150-200 flowers to produce just 1 gram of saffron threads.