A pinch turns the whole pot gold.
Premium Afghan Saffron Threads, 3g Bottle — Raihan 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
About 30 dishes for four · a 0.1 g pinch each
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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
3 g bottle 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.
Premium Afghan saffron threads — a sealed 3 g bottle for the serious home cook. Approximately 750 long, all-red threads of ISO 3632 Category I on the tested parameters, 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 — from our family's own fields.
- 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 →
More questions
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 →
Product Information & Labeling
| Product Name | Raihan Super Negin Saffron Threads |
| Net Weight | 3 g (0.106 oz / 0.11 oz net wt.) |
| Ingredients | 100% pure saffron threads (Crocus sativus L. stigmas). No additives, no fillers, no artificial coloring. |
| Allergens | Contains no major allergens. Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, egg-free. Packed in a facility that handles only spices. |
| Country of Origin | Product of Afghanistan (Herat region). Hand-packed in the United States. |
| Distributed By | Raihan Saffron, 24 Bassett St, Lynn, MA 01902, USA. Phone: 857-313-9458. Email: raihansaffronco@gmail.com. |
| Lot & Harvest Year | Stamped on the base of every bottle. |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, dark place. Reseal after each use. Do not refrigerate. Peak quality for approximately 24 months from harvest date. |
| Quality Certification | Meets ISO 3632 Category I on the tested parameters. Crocin 296.5, picrocrocin 114.2, safranal 32.7 (lab report 004389). |
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.
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.
How long will this bottle last?
At a 0.1 g pinch this 3 g bottle makes about 30 dishes for four. A household that cooks with saffron twice a week gets through 1 g in about five weeks. Keep it sealed and out of the light.
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.