Afghan Super Negin Saffron Threads, 10g — The 100-Dish Bottle | Raihan
Price
$99.00
Raihan Saffron
Saffron Starter Kit, 1g + 2g Bottles — Raihan Premium Afghan Super Negin
Price
$49.00
In stock
2026 Herat harvest, lot 004389, stamped on the bottle · one lot a year — the next is picked in October
Details
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 (color strength >240, picrocrocin >70, safranal >20). Roughly 15–20 servings.
- 2 g Bottle of Premium Afghan Super Negin Saffron — Same grade and harvest, larger format for regular cooks. Roughly 30–40 servings.
- 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.
An Award-Winning Origin
Harvested in Herat, Afghanistan. Our supplier, Herat Saffron Ltd, was granted the International Taste Institute’s 2026 Superior Taste Award in Brussels for its Afghanistan Herat Saffron, judged by the Institute’s jury of chefs and sommeliers. 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.
Shipping & returns
Standard U.S. shipping is $6.95 flat — free on orders over $39. Orders placed by 4 PM Eastern ship the same day, Monday to Saturday, from 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.
FAQ
How much saffron do I use?
For most dishes, 10 to 15 threads is enough. Bloom in warm water or milk for 5 to 10 minutes before using.
How long will one bottle last?
For typical home cooking, 1 gram lasts most households several weeks. Heavy or daily users may go through it faster.
Is this saffron threads or powder?
Whole threads. We do not sell powdered saffron because powder is the easiest place for substitutes to hide.
Do you ship across the U.S.?
Yes. We ship across the United States with tracked delivery. Standard shipping is $6.95 flat, and orders over $39 ship free.
What it actually costs
Priced by the bottle it looks dear. Priced by the dish it is not.
Saffron is the only spice people price by the jar instead of by the plate. A 0.1 g pinch seasons a dish for four, and there are about 250 threads in a gram — so one gram is roughly ten dinners.
| Bottle | Price | Dishes for four | Per dish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | $20 | 10 | $2.00 |
| 2 g | $35 | 20 | $1.75 |
| 3 g | $45 | 30 | $1.50 |
| 5 g | $65 | 50 | $1.30 |
| 10 g | $99 | 100 | $0.99 |
Based on a 0.1 g pinch seasoning a dish for four. Cook heavier and the per-dish figure rises; a saffron tea uses a third of that.
How much do I need?
A pinch is plenty.
Always bloom your threads first — 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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10
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 region many chefs consider the finest saffron terroir on earth. 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.
Complete the ritual
Pair it or gift it
Compare sizes, or wrap a bottle in the burgundy-and-gold gift box.
Real customers, real saffron
Reviews
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S
Really good saffron. Fresh, strong aroma. Definitely buying Raihan Saffron again.
S
Ordered at eleven at night not expecting anything until Monday. Got the shipping notification before I'd closed the laptop. That's not why I'm writing this though — the saffron is. Threads are long, dark red, no yellow at all. Bloomed it in warm water and it took a good twelve minutes to give up its colour, went proper gold, and the threads were still red when I poured it in. That's what real saffron does.
H
Fresh, aromatic. Highly recommended!
M
Excellent quality saffron and great service! Raihan Saffron offers a high-quality product with a wonderful aroma, color, and flavor. The service is friendly and professional, and I’m very satisfied with my experience. Highly recommended to anyone looking for authentic, premium saffron!
M
Finally saffron that actually tastes like saffron
I ordered the 1g bottle to try it before committing to more. The threads are long, all red, no yellow bits, and the smell when I opened the bottle was strong and sweet. I bloomed 5 threads in warm water for my rice and the color and flavor were night and day compared to the grocery-store stuff I used before. Shipped same day fast arrived in 2 days. Already planning to order the bigger bottle.
A
High quality product, fast shipping.
J
My bank screwed up my order and the owner of the company contacted me personally to get it back on track and in 2 days my order arrived! Very impressed! Thank you, Amrudin!!!