In its intact form, saffron consists of the deep red threads plucked from the small saffron crocus, Crocus sativus. Known as the world's most coveted spice, it has long been used as a colouring agent, cosmetic and medicine.

You can enjoy the flavour and health benefits of saffron in a myriad of ways; ground or whole, in drinks or food, follow our recipes or experiment yourself. Aim to use 10-15 saffron threads a day. A good starting point is to grind them in a mortar to increase the surface area and give your body easier access to the active compounds. If you use intact threads instead, soak them in boiled water for 10-15 minutes before adding them to your dish. The heat will help release the active compounds. Furthermore, consuming saffron with healthy fats (e.g. from avocado, nuts or olive oil) can improve the absorption of the bioactive compounds. Ultimately, the most important thing is that you do what fits into your routine - daily intake in any form is far more beneficial than the ideal but infrequent intake.

For maximum benefit from the health effects, it is definitely recommended to incorporate saffron into your daily routine. Of course, it's not strictly necessary, but it helps to maintain stable levels of the active compounds in the body, leading to better results over time.

In general, a dose of around 30 mg saffron per day is considered safe and effective for most adults. This is roughly equivalent to 10-15 saffron threads per day.

Research indicates that saffron, as a natural alternative to certain medications, has the significant advantage of having a positive effect without the negative side effects that are a common problem with chemically manufactured drugs. In particular, it is a promising substitute for antidepressants, but is also relevant as an anxiolytic. From a purely antioxidant point of view, saffron can quickly fulfil the needs you usually get from vegetables, nuts, green tea or red wine. However, it's important to emphasise that even the most impressive wonder drug should not be substituted for a varied diet; every body needs a holistic focus. As for strictly medical guidance, individual needs should be assessed by a professional.

With Grade A+ saffron's potency and wide range of qualities, we can guarantee that our product is relevant to anyone looking for increased energy and quality of life. Whether you're looking for profound health effects or just need an immediate boost, the deep red spice is an obvious choice. You don't have to have the specific ailments saffron helps with; even the healthiest body needs the burst of antioxidants you get from the saffron threads. And as for the instant boost, the pleasure of the sight, smell and flavour of a saffron-gilded meal is not to be underestimated.

While there are other spices that can be beneficial to consume, saffron stands out in several ways. Firstly, by being remarkably potent. Secondly, by having a remarkably rich medicinal history. And thirdly, by its characteristic sensory stimulus. In other words, it's no coincidence that the red-gold threads have been associated with luxury and vigour since ancient times.

The high value of saffron has always resulted in problems with product fraud. While you want to avoid buying fake saffron that has been mixed with something else, you should also pay attention to the quality, as poorly processed threads can be next to useless. The only way to secure saffron threads with the potent and flavourful content is to buy genuine Grade A+ saffron like ours.

Research has shown that regular consumption of saffron can have positive effects in general areas such as mood, sleep quality, antioxidant defence and immune function. In addition, it may have beneficial effects in relation to a number of specific conditions, such as mild depression, age-related macular degeneration and cardiovascular problems. How significant the positive effects will be depends on a number of individual factors, but for everyone, consistent intake over a longer period of time will optimise efficacy.

The price of saffron has always been high, and it's no wonder. Harvesting the threads is an extremely labour-intensive process, as the effort is manual and requires specific skills. The delicate red threads must be plucked from the purple flower with a meticulous technique, while the entire process must be carried out efficiently during the short period in autumn when the saffron crocus blooms. Imagine the sheer volume of flowers needed to produce even a small amount of saffron; if you have a handful of threads in your hand, that's easily 300 saffron crocuses.