A pinch turns the whole pot gold.
Saffron Starter Kit, 1g + 2g Bottles — Raihan Premium Afghan Super Negin
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 store-wide reviews
Lab report 004389 · ISO 3632 Category I on the tested parameters · crocin 296.5
In stock · Ships same day, Mon–Sat, on orders placed by 4 PM ETFree U.S. shipping over $39 — $2.99 flat below · Most US orders arrive in 3–5 days
First order? 10% off one‑time purchases with code WELCOME10One use per customer. Free shipping over $39 still applies.
The saffron that comes with its own lab report.
The proof
Saffron is heavily adulterated. 7 at‑home tests for real saffron
The threads
Whole all-red threads, never powder, about 250 per gram
The harvest
2026 Herat harvest, lot 004389, stamped on the bottle · one lot a year — the next is picked in October
The hands
Packed by hand in Lynn, Massachusetts. Questions before you buy? raihansaffronco@gmail.com
- Pick your size
- Bloom a pinch in warm water for 10–15 minutes
- Cook your first dish
Details
Two bottles, 1 g and 2 g, of all-red Afghan Super Negin saffron threads from our family's own fields in the Herat highlands: about 30 dishes at 0.1 g each. Lab-tested ISO 3632 Category I on the tested parameters (report 004389: crocin 296.5, picrocrocin 114.2, safranal 32.7). Free US shipping over $39 ($2.99 below), same-day dispatch Mon–Sat on orders by 4 PM ET, 30-day money-back guarantee.
Begin Your Saffron Journey
The Saffron Starter Kit is the easiest way to try premium Afghan saffron. Each kit pairs our two starter sizes — 1 g for tasting and 2 g for everyday cooking — at a bundle price that saves you $6 vs. buying separately.
What's Inside
- 1 g Bottle of Premium Afghan Super Negin Saffron — Hand-harvested all-red threads, ISO 3632 Category I (crocin 296.5, picrocrocin 114.2, safranal 32.7 (lab report 004389)). About 10 dishes per gram.
- 2 g Bottle of Premium Afghan Super Negin Saffron — Same grade and harvest, larger format for regular cooks. About 20 dishes.
- Printed Brewing & Cooking Guide — Step-by-step ratios for saffron tea, rice, desserts, and infusions, included in the kit.
Why a Starter Kit?
Most first-time saffron buyers want to taste before committing to larger bottles. The 1 g bottle gives you 4–6 weeks of weekly use, and the 2 g bottle covers a household for 6–8 weeks. Together, they bridge tasting and everyday cooking at the lowest entry price we offer — and let you decide whether to step up to our 3 g, 5 g, or 10 g sizes later.
Origin & Quality
All threads in this kit are grown in the Herat region of western Afghanistan and hand-harvested in November of the most recent crop year. Each batch is lab-tested for crocin, picrocrocin, and safranal levels before being sealed in food-grade crystal-clear bottles.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place. Properly stored, your saffron will retain peak potency for 2 years from harvest.
Net Weight & Ingredients
Net weight: 3 grams total (1 g bottle + 2 g bottle). Ingredient: 100% pure Afghan saffron threads (Crocus sativus L. stigmas). No additives, no fillers, no artificial coloring.
Hand-packed and distributed by Raihan Saffron, 24 Bassett St, Lynn, MA 01902, USA. Phone: 857-313-9458.
Where it grows: the Herat highlands
Harvested in Herat, Afghanistan. Herat grows roughly 90% of Afghanistan’s saffron, and its high-altitude fields and hand-harvest tradition are why this origin is sought out by cooks who care what saffron tastes like.
One ingredient, nothing added: 100% pure Afghan Super Negin saffron threads — naturally gluten-free and vegan. No additives, no coatings, no fillers.
- Origin: Herat highlands, Afghanistan
- Harvest year: 2026
How to use
Shipping & returns
US: USPS Ground Advantage, $2.99 flat and free on orders over $39; most orders arrive in 3–5 days, nearly all within a week. Priority $14.95 (1–3 business days), Express $44.95 (1–2 business days). Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day, Monday to Saturday, from Lynn, Massachusetts, with tracking. Canada $9.60 and United Kingdom $15.60, 7–14 business days, duties payable on delivery.
30-day money-back guarantee: you have 30 days from delivery to request a refund or replacement. Unopened bottles in their original sealed packaging qualify for a full refund; if a bottle has been opened and the quality is not right, contact us and we will make it right. Return shipping is free in the US, Canada and the UK, and there is no restocking fee. See our refund policy.
FAQ
How much saffron do I use?
A pinch of about 25 threads (0.1 g) seasons a dish for four; one gram is about 10 dishes.
Is it lab-tested?
Yes. ISO 3632 Category I on the tested parameters (lab report 004389): crocin 296.5, picrocrocin 114.2, safranal 32.7. All-red Afghan Super Negin threads, never powder.
How fast do you ship, and where?
Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day, Monday to Saturday. Rates and delivery times for the US, Canada and the UK are under Shipping & returns.
What if I don't love it?
The Bloom Promise: 30 days from delivery. The full terms are under Shipping & returns.
Real customers, real saffron
Reviews
How much do I need?
A pinch is plenty.
Always bloom your threads first — 10–15 minutes in warm water unlocks color and aroma.
A guide, not a rule — adjust to taste. Bloom threads in warm (not boiling) water for 10–15 minutes.
Quick reference
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3
threads
Per cup of tea
Bloom 5–10 minutes, then pour in with the water.
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25
threads
Per pot of rice
About 4 servings. Stir the bloom in near the end.
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15
threads
Per dessert batch
For custards, rice pudding, or sweets.
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20
threads
Per large paella
Serves 6–8. Bloom in warm stock for deep color.
From Herat to your kitchen
Hand-picked at dawn. Hand-packed in Massachusetts.
Every bottle starts as crocus flowers picked by hand at first light in Herat, Afghanistan. The stigmas are dried the same day, graded to ISO 3632 Category I, then sealed by hand in small batches at our facility in Lynn, Massachusetts. No warehouses, no powder, no blends.