Bulk Afghan Super Negin Saffron Threads, 10g Bottle — Raihan
Price
$85.00
Raihan Saffron
Premium Afghan Saffron Threads, 5g Bottle — Raihan Super Negin
Price
$70.00
$14.00/g
In stock
≈ 1250 hand-separated threads · roughly 75–100 dishes
2025 Herat harvest — year stamped on every bottle
Details
Premium Afghan saffron threads — a sealed 5 g bottle for serious cooks, large households, and small foodservice programs. Approximately 1,250 long, all-red threads of ISO 3632 Category I saffron from Herat, Afghanistan. Built for households or small businesses that cook with saffron multiple times a week.
At this size the per-gram cost drops sharply versus the smaller bottles. A 5 g bottle pays for itself if saffron lives on your cooking shelf year-round — and it's still small enough to finish well within the freshness window. Storage and shelf-life guide →
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.
Who buys the 5 g bottle
Heavy home cooks running multi-cuisine kitchens (Persian, Afghan, Indian, Mediterranean), large households, B&Bs, small cafés piloting a saffron drink, dessert programs, and gifting in bulk (split across 2–3 recipients). For full restaurant programs, see the 10 g bottle or the wholesale program.
What to make
The full recipe library — Persian, Afghan, Indian, Spanish, Italian, French, Lebanese, modern American. Rice, biryani, paella, risotto, bouillabaisse, kheer, ice cream, panna cotta, tea, lattes, golden milk, cocktails. Roughly 100+ dishes from a single 5 g bottle.
FAQ
How long does 5 g last? A weekly home cook: 8–12 months. A heavy cook (3+ times a week): 3–5 months. A small café running one saffron drink: roughly one month.
Will saffron lose flavor before I finish 5 g? Sealed, in a cool dry cabinet, no. Peak quality holds for about 2 years. Do not refrigerate.
Should I just buy two 2 g bottles instead? Per-gram, the 5 g is meaningfully cheaper and you get one harvest year (rather than potentially two) — simpler tracking, less packaging.
How we source and grade → | Wholesale program →
Product Information & Labeling
| Product Name | Raihan Super Negin Saffron Threads |
| Net Weight | 5 g (0.176 oz / 0.18 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.
Real customers, real saffron
