Bulk Afghan Super Negin Saffron Threads, 10g Bottle — Raihan
Price
$85.00
Raihan Saffron
Premium Afghan Saffron Threads, 3g Bottle — Raihan Super Negin
Price
$50.00
$16.66/g
In stock
≈ 750 hand-separated threads · roughly 45–60 dishes
2025 Herat harvest — year stamped on every bottle
Details
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 saffron 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 (Super Negin tier).
- Origin: Herat, Afghanistan — direct-sourced from cooperative growers.
- Harvest year stamped on the base of every bottle.
- Sealed glass 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
| 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 | ISO 3632 Category I (Super Negin grade): coloring strength >240, picrocrocin >70, safranal >20. |
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.
Shipping & returns
Standard U.S. shipping is $8 flat — free on orders over $49. 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.
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 $8 flat, and orders over $49 ship free.
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.
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