{"title":"Saffron","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpanish saffron from La Mancha is famous for its golden color, lovely aroma and enticing flavor. Saffron is essential for paella and traditional Spanish cooking. Our authentic saffron is hand-harvested in Spain and certified as top quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saffron-princesa-de-minaya-sn-03","title":"Saffron in Hand-Painted Jar by Princesa de Minaya","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrincesa de Minaya is “An artisanal saffron of immense quality” quotes 'Lo Mejor de la Gastronomia' - the definitive gourmet food guide in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwner María Angeles packs the saffron in a beautiful hand-painted ceramic jar from a neighboring potter. The pieces have become collectibles in Spain. You can refill and store your saffron for years to come. Each jar is 6 inches tall by 3 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis saffron is Select Category Class I which is the highest quality possible. This means that a tiny pinch of \u003ca href=\"\/food\/saffron\"\u003ethis delicate spice\u003c\/a\u003e imparts a warm floral flavor and heavenly aroma to \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/index\"\u003epaella\u003c\/a\u003e and other dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Serrano family is focused on producing the finest saffron in La Mancha on their small 10 acre farm. They pick the crocus flowers by hand, then pluck each tiny stamen manually. This has a decisive effect on its aroma, flavor profile and coloring strength — and all three are very intense. Their production for the year is no more than fifty pounds. Your purchase supports this vanishing artisan industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor several generations the family of Maria Ángeles and Juan Antonio Serrano has cultivated the highest quality saffron in Spain – if not the world - on their ten acre plot. It takes about 400 crocus flowers to obtain the two grams of saffron you find packed in this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince saffron is such a precious condiment, the market is being flooded with many inferior grades and outright counterfeits. The Serrano family affixes the ‘Denomination of Origin La Mancha’ seal on each jar, so that you will be guaranteed that Princesa de Minaya is actually grown in La Mancha, the site of the finest saffron (azafrán) in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064345849939,"sku":"sn-03","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/SN-03_83cd6918-5d16-45d2-a5dd-5376c849c1e5.jpg?v=1787743509"},{"product_id":"saffron-princesa-de-minaya-sn-08","title":"One Ounce Tin of Saffron by Princesa de Minaya, D.O. La Mancha","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Princesa de Minaya’ is “An artisanal saffron of immense quality” quotes 'Lo Mejor de la Gastronomia' - the definitive gourmet food guide in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnquestionably the best of the best, La Tienda can bring it to your kitchen because the family that produces the saffron is satisfied with the life they have: producing the best, and in low volume. Our order meets their personal needs, they dream of no more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey collect, prune and toast it themselves on a daily basis during the harvest, which has a decisive effect on its aroma, flavor profile and coloring strength—and all three are very intense. Their production for the year is no more than 50 pounds, depending on the harvest. Your purchase supports an artisan industry that might otherwise vanish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor several generations the family of Maria Ángeles and Juan Antonio Serrano has cultivated the highest quality saffron in Spain on their ten acre plot. It takes about 5,500 crocus flowers to obtain the 28 grams of saffron you find packed in this tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince saffron is such a precious condiment, the market is being flooded with many inferior grades and outright counterfeits. The Serrano family affixes the ‘Denomination of Origin La Mancha’ seal on each tin, so that you will be guaranteed that Princesa de Minaya is actually grown in La Mancha, the site of \u003ca href=\"\/food\/saffron\"\u003ethe finest saffron (azafrán) in the world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur saffron is Category I which is the highest quality - the color and flavor intensity must be rated more than 190. Princesa de Minaya has never tested below 190 and is often above 200 (according to the international standard ISO-3632-2).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064345915475,"sku":"sn-08","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/SN-08.jpg?v=1787743507"},{"product_id":"saffron-princesa-de-minaya-sn-09","title":"Princesa de Minaya Saffron, D.O. La Mancha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe definitive gourmet food guide in Spain says Princesa de Minaya is “An artisanal saffron of immense quality”. Unquestionably the best of the best, this saffron will add a deep, authentic flavor to \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/index\"\u003epaella\u003c\/a\u003e and other dishes. It surpasses the highest international standards in flavor and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor several generations the family of Maria Ángeles and Juan Antonio Serrano has cultivated the highest quality saffron in Spain – if not the world - on their ten acre plot. They need about 200 crocus flowers to obtain the gram of saffron you find packed in this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrincesa de Minaya adds a bright golden color and intense flavor to your paella and all saffron dishes. \u003ca href=\"\/food\/saffron\"\u003eSaffron\u003c\/a\u003e is the fundamental flavor of paella, and in our experience Princesa de Minaya can make the difference between a good and a great paella.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the harvest, this family collects, prunes and toasts saffron on a daily basis, which has a decisive effect on its aromatic, flavor profile and coloring strength, and all three are very intense. Their production for the year is no more than 50 pounds depending on the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince saffron is such a precious condiment, the market is being flooded with many inferior grades and outright counterfeits. The ‘Denomination of Origin La Mancha’ seal on each jar guarantees that Princesa de Minaya is actually grown in La Mancha, the site of the finest saffron (azafrán) in the world, and matches the highest standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur saffron is Category I which is the highest quality - the color and flavor intensity must be rated more than 190. Princesa de Minaya has never tested below 190 and is often above 200 (according to the international standard ISO-3632-2).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064346013779,"sku":"sn-09","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/SN-09_6e3a59f2-658e-4e33-910e-10f9d7a38176.jpg?v=1787743509"},{"product_id":"saffron-peregrino-sn-13","title":"La Mancha Saffron by Peregrino","description":"\u003cp\u003eOften referred to as “the gold of spices,” saffron is intertwined with Spanish cuisine and is an indispensable ingredient in paella and other rices and stews. Its bright floral taste and golden coloring power enhances everything from \u003ca href=\"\/rice-and-pasta\"\u003erice\u003c\/a\u003e and meat to stews, soups and sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe worked with our artisan supplier to offer a saffron that has the quality of an everyday luxury. Grown and produced in La Mancha, this saffron is the essential spice for a \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/all-paella\"\u003equality paella\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough saffron traces its origins to Asia Minor and is now widely produced in countries like China and Iran, most foodies agree that the finest saffron is Spanish. Formed from the dried yellow stigmas of the purple crocus, harvesting is a lengthy and painstaking process. The flowers are hand picked, and then the thread-like stigmas are immediately and intricately plucked for drying. Each crocus contains only three stigmas and it takes over 200,000 stigmas to make one pound of saffron.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/peregrino\/\"\u003ePeregrino is La Tienda’s exclusive brand\u003c\/a\u003e, created to inspire a collection of high-quality iconic foods from Spain. Each Peregrino product represents the best of Spain, and the traditions and cuisine of its culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064346800211,"sku":"sn-13","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/SN-13.jpg?v=1787743506"},{"product_id":"premium-powdered-saffron-carmencita-sn-05","title":"Premium Powdered Saffron by Carmencita - 10 Single Dose Packets","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpain has a love affair with \u003ca href=\"\/learn-about-spain\/saffron\"\u003esaffron\u003c\/a\u003e. This precious spice is at the heart of many Spanish dishes, most famously the \u003ca href=\"\/learn-about-spain\/the-secrets-of-authentic-valencian-paella\"\u003epaellas of Valencia\u003c\/a\u003e. Powdered saffron releases all of its pungent floral flavors and golden color into each dish so that you can enjoy the full intensity of its qualities. Each packet is measured to be enough for one paella or similar sized recipe, ten packets in all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaffron comes from crocus flowers, harvested on cool mornings in October. The pistils are then plucked by hand and toasted to bring out their full flavor and aroma. Then the saffron is milled into a fine powder and sealed in foil pouches to protect its flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarmencita powdered saffron achieves the top saffron quality certification for purity, color strength, flavor and aroma:  Category 1 of the ISO 3632-1 standard. Carmencita is located in Valencia and has offered premium spices since 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064360136787,"sku":"sn-05","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/sn-05.jpg?v=1787743498"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/collections\/collection-saffron-800x300.jpg?v=1784746300","url":"https:\/\/tienda.com\/collections\/saffron.oembed","provider":"La Tienda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}