Saffron
- $8.00
Also known as: 藏红花, Safflower
Net weight: 100g / 300g
Country of origin: China
Health Benefits
Saffron, the exotic golden spice, can do more than just add colour and flavour to your dishes. It has been valued in traditional Asian medicine for its impressive health benefits. Modern science has also begun to recognize the power of saffron's bioactive compounds such as crocin, crocetin, picrocrocin, and safranal. Saffron can treat gastric disorders, lower depression, improve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, reduce insulin resistance, and protect the heart.
Storage: Store in cool, dry place. Refrigerate for freshness.
Recommend Usage: Pour 4 cups of water into a pot, add ginger and cinnamon (optional) and bring to a boil. Uncover, turn heat down slightly, add saffron threads, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Add honey to sweeten, if desired. Strain tea into 4 cups.