Premium Afghan Saffron Threads, 3g Bottle — Raihan Super Negin

Premium Afghan saffron threads — a sealed 3 g bottle for the serious home cook. Approximately 750 long, all-red threads of ISO 3632-1:2010 Category I saffron, verified on all tested parameters, from Herat, Afghanistan. The right size if saffron is a regular part of your cooking — Persian rice nights, biryani Sundays, paella for company, a saffron latte on a slow morning.

Per-gram cost is meaningfully better than the smaller bottles, and a 3 g bottle is still small enough to finish before quality drops. How saffron ages →

What you get

• All-red threads only — no yellow style, no powder, no fillers.
• Grade: ISO 3632 Category I on all tested parameters (Super Negin tier).
• Origin: Herat, Afghanistan — direct-sourced from cooperative growers.
• Harvest year stamped on the base of every bottle.
• Sealed crystal-clear bottle — peak aroma for about 2 years.
• Hand-packed at 24 Bassett St, Lynn, MA 01902.

How long 3 g lasts

A weekly-saffron household uses about 0.4–0.6 g per week — so 3 g lasts 5–8 weeks of regular cooking. A heavy user running rice, tea, and the occasional dessert will burn through it in about a month. A casual user could stretch it to 6+ months.

What to make

Everything in our recipe library — Persian tahdig, Afghan kabuli palaw, Hyderabadi biryani, seafood paella, sholeh zard, bastani sonati, kesar kheer, plus saffron tea, lattes, and golden milk. Full recipe library →

FAQ

How does this compare to the 2 g bottle? 50% more saffron at a much lower per-gram price. The economic sweet spot if you cook with saffron 2+ times a week.

Will I finish it before it goes stale? Almost certainly. Most regular cooks finish 3 g in 1–2 months. Even the slowest home cook will finish it well before the 2-year peak-quality mark.

Is 3 g too much for a beginner? Probably yes — start with the 1 g or 2 g bottle to learn how you like to use saffron, then upgrade. 1 g bottle →

How we source and grade → | Why Afghan saffron →

Product Information & Labeling

Saffron is classified by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) when used as a spice. This product is a culinary spice and is not a dietary supplement. Statements about culinary uses have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

An Award-Winning Origin

Harvested in Herat, Afghanistan — the origin behind Afghan saffron’s International Taste Institute (Brussels) Superior Taste Award, earned ten consecutive years through 2026. Herat grows roughly 90% of Afghanistan’s saffron, and its high-altitude fields and hand-harvest tradition are why chefs consistently rank this origin’s taste first in the world.

One ingredient, nothing added: 100% pure Afghan Super Negin saffron threads — naturally gluten-free, vegan, and suitable for halal and kosher diets. No additives, no coatings, no fillers.

Standard U.S. shipping is $6.95 flat — free on orders over $39. Orders pack within 1–2 business days in Lynn, Massachusetts and arrive in 2–7 business days with tracking.

Every bottle is covered by our 30-day potency guarantee: bloom a pinch, and if it doesn't turn deep gold within 10–15 minutes, we'll replace it or refund you in full. No restocking fee, no questions.