Saffron in Metal Blister – 1 g
1 g of high-quality saffron threads in a metal blister pack
Fully releasing the unmistakable aroma, flavour and colour of pure saffron is easy. Infuse either ground or whole strands in a little warm water before adding to your food as it cooks. Whole strands make exquisite decorations for any dish.Check out some of our related recipes:
Did you know?
Saffron is typically prepared by toasting or soaking the spice in hot water to release the flavour before adding to other ingredients. It's most commonly used in the dishes of India, Persia, Europe, the Arab nations and Turkey. These include risotto, paella, bouillabaisse, and as a flavouring for rice. It's occasionally added to alcohol and is also an ingredient in cakes, lollies and drinks.
Luxury Wooden Tea Box – Saffron Infused
Saffon-infused teas beautifully presented in a custom box
60 tea bags Imagine the luxury of enjoying the world's most expensive spice as an everyday treat! Five different saffron-infused teas are presented in a finely-carved wooden box reflecting the preciousness of its contents. The unique flavour of our Green, Rose and Pure Saffron teas will meet the expectations of the most discerning tea enthusiast. Makes a beautiful and unusual gift for someone special.Check out some of our related recipes:
Did you know?
In 2010, the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics published a study on saffron and its potential use as an herbal aid for dementia. Study participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease took 30 milligrams of saffron per day for 16 weeks. The study found saffron was safe for use in this quantity, and those taking the saffron supplement showed improved cognitive function when compared with those on the placebo.
Saffron Gift Box – 3 g
A gift box with luxury hard packaging for your special occasion
This gorgeously-presented gift box perfectly complements its contents: 3 g of high-quality saffron. Nicknamed "red gold", saffron's medicinal properties and use as a valuable culinary ingredient worldwide make it an extra-special gift for someone you love. Modern research suggests that saffron can be used as an aphrodisiac, diaphoretic [to cause sweating], carminative [to prevent gas] and also to bring on menstruation.Check out some of our related recipes:
Did you know?
Many describe saffron's aroma as reminiscent of honey, while the taste is hay-like and sweet. Saffron also contributes a luminous yellow-orange coloring to foods. Confectioneries and liquors can often include saffron.
Saffron Gift Box – 2.5 g
A beautifully-decorated gift box with luxury hard packaging for someone special
Wonderful Persian artwork adorns this gift box containing 2.5 g of high-quality saffron. Look closely and you'll see saffron flowers dotted in amongst scenes depicting battles, polo games (the national sport of ancient Persia) and romance. Open the box and you'll find a glass jar containing rich, red saffron threads, sealed with a cork lid and a red ribbon. Give the gift of this exotic spice and its rich heritage to someone you love.Check out some of our related recipes:
Did you know?
There are 50,000-year old cave paintings in Iran made with saffron-based pigments.
Saffron Gift Box – 8 g
This beautifully-presented, durable gift box contains 8 g of high-quality saffron.
What better way to spoil the foodie in your life than with 8 g of the world's most exotic spice? Gorgeously-packaged, this authentic Iranian saffron is produced to the highest standards and yet is still well within the price range of most Kiwi households. Spoil yourself or someone close to you and let the sumptuous feasting begin!Check out some of our related recipes:
Did you know?
The word saffron comes from the Arabic word,” zafaran ” which means "yellow". It's the official color of Buddhist robes in India.
Saffron Gift Box – 6 g
The saffron heart on the box says it all—give yourself or your favourite foodie a gift of love
Saffron has long been associated with matters of the heart. Its enduring reputation as an aphrodisiac has been backed up by scientific studies, and its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties all support cardiac health. It has a wonderful aroma, a unique taste and a superb colour—and on top of all this, it lifts mood. People of the Middle East, India and Europe have had a love affair with saffron spanning centuries--now it's your turn!Check out some of our related recipes:
Saffron Creme Brulee Saffron TeaDid you know?
Zeus, father of the gods in Greek myth, was said to have slept on a bed of saffron.
High Quality Saffron Powder – 12 x 125 mg Mini Pot
Ready-to-use Mini Pots containing powdered saffron
Did you know the more finely you crush or powder a herb or spice, the stronger its aroma and flavour? Our Mini Pots contain factory-powdered saffron, meaning a little goes a long way! Ideal for desserts or add to our Rosebuds to make a refreshing tea. It's delicious and beautiful to look at, imparting a golden glow to the beverage. Mini Pots are great added to smoothies or fruit juice—for the health benefits as well as the great colour and taste. This popular item is the product referred to in this recipe from My Food Bag.
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Did you know?
In order to cure hangovers, Romans would sleep on expensive pillows stuffed with saffron.
Saffron Gift Box – 3 g with Traditional Grinder
This gift box includes a traditional spice grinder—a must-have for every serious cook!
This beautifully-presented gift pack contains 3 g of high-quality saffron and a traditional spice grinder, perfect for peppercorns, dried seeds like coriander and cumin and, of course--powdering your saffron! Spoil yourself and spice up your kitchen with this versatile gift or give it to someone who loves and honours traditional ways of preparing food.Check out some of our related recipes:
Did you know?
Saffron flowers are used as a dye for clothes and cosmetics. A single saffron grain can colour 10 gallons of water with a golden hue!
Saffron Powder Gift Box – Mini Pot 20 x 125 mg
Gift box containing 20 Mini Pots of high-quality saffron powder
This gift box is ideal for saffron-lovers, gourmet cooks and health-conscious families who want to enjoy saffron's unique qualities in their food. Grinding the spice to a powder maximises its aroma and flavour, and preserves its quality. Clear packaging ensures you always know how many pots you have left. Pop them into savoury dishes and desserts or add them to drinks. You'll be amazed how quickly you'll get through them!Check out some of our related recipes:
Trout with Orange Saffron Sauce Saffron TeaDid you know?
The three colours of the Indian flag are saffron (representing Hinduism)), white (for peace) and green (for growth).
Powdered Saffron – 1 g – 4 x 250 mg
1 g of powdered saffron portioned into four convenient sachets
Each sachet of powdered saffron contains 250 mg and serves six--making this a very economical choice. The packaging protects your saffron from light, air and moisture, sealing in aroma and flavour. This ensures the spice retains its quality in storage. These ready-to-use sachets are perfect for adding to soups, stews, desserts and drinks.Check out some of our related recipes:
Did you know?
Iran produces over 90% of the world’s saffron. Saffron is thought to have antibacterial properties and is traditionally used to treat coughs, colds, stomach-aches and bronchitis.
Saffron – All Red Filaments
"All Red" filaments are the highest grade of Iranian saffron
Saffron grade is measured against the international standard ISO 3632 for colour, aroma and flavour. "All Red" or Sargol saffron is Grade 1—the highest-quality saffron it's possible to get. This grade guarantees 100% pure saffron stigmas with no contamination from other parts of the plant. Packaged to preserve quality, aroma and flavour. A pinch of this saffron will take your culinary experience to the next level!Check out some of our related recipes:
- Chicken and Chorizo Paella
- Pan-fried Fish With Lemon Couscous and Saffron Yogurt as Seen in my Food Bag
Did you know?
Owing to its colouring properties, saffron was used in ancient times as a cosmetic and a dye for fabric and leather.
Certified Organic Saffron
1 g of high-quality organic saffron certified by Swiss Bio
The saffron of choice for discerning consumers who want guarantees that their spice is produced ethically and sustainably. Our organic saffron is certified by Swiss Bio (Bio Suisse), a well-known and trusted certifier founded in 1981. Some of the conditions for organic certification include:- biodiversity on the farm
- no chemical fertilisers or pesticides
- no colouring or flavouring agents