Bulk Afghan Super Negin Saffron Threads, 10g Bottle — Raihan
Price
$85.00
Raihan Saffron
Premium Afghan Saffron Threads, 2g Bottle — Raihan Super Negin
Price
$35.00
$17.50/g
In stock
≈ 500 hand-separated threads · roughly 30–40 dishes
2025 Herat harvest — year stamped on every bottle
Details
Premium Afghan saffron threads — a sealed 2 g bottle, our most-popular size for serious home cooks. Approximately 500 long, all-red threads of ISO 3632 Category I saffron from Herat, Afghanistan. The right amount for a household that uses saffron weekly: rice, tea, the occasional biryani or paella, with months of headroom.
If you cook with saffron more than a few times a month, this is the size that makes economic sense. Per-gram cost drops about 12% versus the 1 g bottle, and you'll go through it before quality starts to fade. Storage 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 keeps aroma at peak for about 2 years.
- Hand-packed at 24 Bassett St, Lynn, MA 01902.
How to use it
Bloom 3–5 threads in 2 tablespoons of warm water or milk for 10–15 minutes, then add the entire mixture to your dish near the end of cooking. For tea, 3–4 threads per 8 oz cup. A pinch (about 20–30 threads, ~0.1 g) is enough for a 4-person rice or stew. Dosing chart →
What to make
Persian tahdig, Hyderabadi biryani, Afghan kabuli palaw, seafood paella, bastani sonati, Afghan saffron chai — full library at /pages/recipes.
FAQ
How long will 2 grams last? A weekly home cook gets 3–5 months. A serious cook running rice + tea + occasional dessert burns through it in about 2 months.
Is 2 g enough for a holiday meal? Easily. A full paella for 8 uses about 0.4 g. A biryani for 6 uses 0.2–0.3 g. You'll have plenty left.
Does the bottle lose freshness once opened? Sealed bottle in a cool dry cabinet holds peak flavor for ~2 years even after opening, as long as you reseal it after each use. Don't refrigerate.
How we source and grade → | Why Afghan saffron →
Product Information & Labeling
| Product Name | Raihan Super Negin Saffron Threads |
| Net Weight | 2 g (0.071 oz / 0.07 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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