Iranian Saffron is worldwide famous and there is no wonder that it has so many fan and followers all over the world!
Saffron gives meaning to Aroma, Flavor and its Fiery Red colour is admirable!
Saffron Usage in Iran: The red gold, Zafaran (Saffron) is used constantly in Persian cuisine and culinary, it plays the main role in delicious Persian food and sweet recipes. This expensive flower thread is used in dying woollen for Iranian Carpets, Persian Rugs and Yarns.
Since the Achaemenid dynasty up to now, Saffron was known as a luxury spice. It is said that people used to throw saffron flower to welcome and greet kings’ arrival.
Iranian Saffron Cultivation and Farming:
Cultivating and growing saffron takes so much effort, time and only those who love Saffron farm works can do the job. To harvest each ounce of Red Sargol of Saffron, It’s needed to grow 7000 Purple Saffron! The saffron flower should be hand-picked and the stigmas should be taken precisely. To replenish saffron, and restore enough nutrients in the soil, it’s a must to plant beans and grains for 7-10 years.
Most expensive spice in the world! And it’s taken from a beautiful purple flower named Crocus Sativus. The farmers get the stigmas and styles (Threads) of this flower and dry it and it’s frequently used in cooking, coloring and also for medicine! There is No wonder that saffron is called Red Gold! The Persistence of the color and smell compared with natural ones is adorable!
People who intend to join Iranian Saffron Tour and go on a trip to Iran Saffron Farms, will take a part in picking saffron flowers up, detach the stigma from the flowers and making some delicious Iranian foods with Saffron spice.
Where is Saffron grown in Iran?
In Iran, Saffron is grown mostly in Khorasan and Fars province, in a few scale it is also grown in Qom and Esfahan.
The main Question is: “Where has the best saffron in Iran?” You can find, the highest quality of Saffron in Ghaenat (Qaenat) in Khorasan Province and also Estahban in Fars Province.
What’s the difference between Saffron of Ghayenat and Saffron from Estahban?
Overall Zafaran from both places are the same, but looking deeper, The Saffron which is grown in Khorasan province releases more colour and the Saffron from Estahban has more smell and taste.
