Saffron Threads ‘La Mancha’
£ 4.95
Gluten free
Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly
100% natural
Hand packed in UK
Saffron threads have a delicate yet intensely warm, musky flavour with a sweet aroma. Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, due to its complex harvesting process. The stamen is hand-picked from the Crocus Sativa plant on the fertile La Mancha plateau in Spain. On estimate, it takes 250 000 flowers to make one kilo of threads!
Saffron threads are a luxury in many cultures and saved for very special recipes and occasions. Scandinavian cultures use saffron at Easter for the St Lucia Saffron Buns, while Italy make a delicious creamy risotto ala Milanese. Try using in bouillabaisse (French fish soup), paella, tomato-based sauces and asparagus.
As well as in food, Saffron imparts a golden hue into gin and tonics. This is one of the many unusual ingredients in our gin and tonic garnish box. Learn more about Saffron health benefits here.
Reviews (5)
5 reviews for Saffron Threads ‘La Mancha’
Gluten free
Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly
100% natural
Hand packed in UK
Heather Lewis (verified owner) –
Top quality saffron – wonderful flavour.
William Flynn (verified owner) –
Excellent saffron. Slightly dearer but more flavourful than alternatives so you tend to use a bit less. Will keep coming back for this.
F Regan (verified owner) –
An essential ingredient in Nigel Slater’s Chicken with Chilli, Lemon and Mint (Real Food). I had been making this recipe for years until I was diagnosed Coeliac and changed all my spices to Seasoned Pioneers as recommended by the society. I can really notice the difference in the enhanced “taste” in my recipes since the switch.
In Nigel’s recipe, I usually cheat and cook all the ingredients first without the chicken (using also Seasoned Pioneers crushed red chillies instead of fresh). Then I add some leftover Sunday roast chicken to the hot pan of ingredients for a few seconds and is a delicious and very speedy Monday night dinner with rice or in a crusty bread roll with mayo.
I also LOVE the saffron in poached pears with cardamon pods (Seasoned Pioneers). The saffron adds a wonderful taste and colour.
Ann Brants (verified owner) –
This is the best saffron I’ve ever used. I’ve tried other brands and supermarkets’ own labels but none compare with this. Although it’s a bit more expensive I find you don’t need as much. Great product!
Sue Heyes (verified owner) –
This Saffron is top quality and a must for Mediterranean and Asian cooking. It may seen expensive but most recipes only require a pinch so I would highly recommend it to give a rich colour to your recipes.