A pinch turns the whole pot gold.
Premium Saffron Gift Box with How-to Guide — Raihan 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
About 70 dishes for four · a 0.1 g pinch each
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
A sealed bottle of all-red Afghan Super Negin saffron threads in a gift box with a printed how-to guide. The Gift Box holds 7 g of saffron (about 1,750 threads), enough for about 70 dishes for four at a 0.1 g pinch each: $17.00 per gram, $1.70 a dish. ISO 3632 Category I on the tested parameters (lab report 004389: crocin 296.5, picrocrocin 114.2, safranal 32.7). The saffron comes from our family's own fields in the Herat highlands. Free US shipping over $39 ($2.99 below), same-day dispatch Mon–Sat on orders by 4 PM ET, 30-day money-back guarantee.
A premium saffron gift — built around a sealed bottle of Raihan Saffron, packaged in a clean burgundy-and-gold gift box with a printed how-to-use guide. Distinctive, useful, and unmistakably more thoughtful than another bottle of wine. Ships gift-ready, no extra wrapping required.
Saffron is the world's most precious spice and a traditional gift across many cultures — Persian, Afghan, Indian, Mediterranean. For a host, a wedding, a wellness gift, a corporate client, or anyone who actually cooks, it's a present that gets remembered. Why saffron is the right gift →
What's in the box
- Sealed bottle of premium saffron — all-red ISO 3632 Category I threads, Herat origin, harvest-year stamped.
- Burgundy-and-gold protective gift box — no separate wrapping needed.
- Printed how-to-use guide — blooming method, storage rules, and three starter recipes (saffron rice, saffron tea, golden milk).
- Optional gift note — add a personal message at checkout, no pricing in the package.
- Hand-packed in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Who it's a great gift for
Home cooks and food enthusiasts, hosts and hostesses, tea and coffee lovers, couples (weddings and engagements), new parents and convalescents, and corporate clients tired of the standard chocolate-and-fruit-basket lane. More gift ideas →
How the recipient will use it
Even non-cooks can make saffron tea on day one: 3–4 threads in 8 oz of hot water, 10 minutes, optional honey. The printed guide walks them through blooming, storage, and the first three recipes. Full usage guide →
More questions
Can you ship directly to the recipient? Yes — enter their address at checkout and add a gift note. We do not include pricing in the package.
How long will the saffron stay fresh? Sealed, peak quality holds for about 2 years. The recipient has plenty of time to enjoy it.
Is this a good gift for someone who doesn't cook much? Yes — saffron tea is the easiest entry point. The printed guide makes it impossible to mess up.
Do you do corporate gifting? Yes — 10+ bottles, email raihansaffronco@gmail.com for a corporate quote.
Product Information & Labeling
| Product Name | Raihan Super Negin Saffron Gift Bundle |
| Contents | One (1) sealed bottle of Raihan Super Negin saffron threads (net weight as marked on bottle); one (1) printed how-to-use guide; burgundy-and-gold protective gift box. |
| Net Weight (saffron) | 7 g of saffron threads. |
| Ingredients | 100% pure saffron threads (Crocus sativus L. stigmas). No additives, no fillers, no artificial colors, no preservatives. |
| Allergens | Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, egg-free. Packed in a facility that handles spices only — no major allergens on premises. |
| Country of Origin | Saffron: Product of Afghanistan (Herat region). Hand-packed and assembled 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 bottom of every saffron bottle. |
| Storage | Store the bottle in a cool, dry, dark place. Keep sealed when not in use. Peak aroma and flavor for ~2 years from harvest. |
| Quality Certification | ISO 3632 Category I (Super Negin grade). All-red threads only. |
Saffron is classified by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) when used as a spice. As with any spice, consume in normal culinary quantities. If the recipient is pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, they should consult a healthcare professional before consuming saffron in concentrated or supplemental amounts.
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 7 g bottle makes about 70 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.