We asked María Angeles to provide La Tienda’s saffron, because within gourmet circles her family has an impeccable reputation. Their Princesa de Minaya saffron is certified as D.O.P. La Mancha, guaranteeing quality in an industry rife with counterfeit products.
We visited her in their modest farmhouse on the plains of La Mancha. There her husband, Juan Antonio, explained how they carefully maintain the highest standards of this precious spice, as a matter of personal pride. Along with their children, David and Paloma, the family continues the tradition of planting, hand harvesting and toasting saffron with an artistry that comes from generations of experience. They only produce a few kilos of saffron per year.
Our partnership with them has helped resurrect the saffron tradition within their village of Minaya, where they have recruited neighbors to help harvest this labor intensive crop.
Our partnership with them has helped resurrect the saffron tradition within their village of Minaya, where they have recruited neighbors to help harvest this labor intensive crop.
