How to Use Saffron in Your Tea, Coffee, and Daily Routine

Saffron is one of the most luxurious spices on earth, known for its radiant colour, floral aroma, and health-boosting properties. But to truly unlock its benefits, it's essential to use it correctly—especially when adding it to your tea, coffee, or daily meals.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to incorporate premium Super Negin saffron threads into your routine while maximizing its colour, flavour, and wellness potential.

💡 Start with the Right Saffron

To get the best results, always use high-grade saffron like our Super Negin saffron threads, which are longer, thicker, and packed with aroma and colour.

🌼 How to Prepare Saffron for Use

To extract the most flavour and colour, saffron must be ground and steeped properly. Here's how:

🔧 Step-by-Step Preparation:

1. Crush the threads
   Gently crush saffron between your fingers or in a mortar and pestle. Add a pinch of sugar or salt to help the grinding process.

2. Warm your liquid
   Use warm—not boiling—water, milk, or broth (ideal temp: 160–170°F or 71–77°C). Boiling water can scorch the saffron and reduce potency.

3. Infuse the saffron
   Add your crushed saffron to the warm liquid, cover, and let it steep for 10–20 minutes. It will turn a vibrant orange and release its aroma.

4. Use the full infusion
   Add the infused liquid and any residue into your recipe, tea, or coffee.

☕ Add to Tea & Coffee the Right Way

Saffron Tea:
Add 1 pinch (~10 threads) pre-infused threads (or a teaspoon of saffron water) into chamomile, green tea, or lemon tea. This enhances relaxation and may support better digestion and mood regulation.

Saffron Coffee:
Drop a few infused threads into your morning espresso, latte, or French press brew. This adds floral complexity and boosts antioxidant intake.

🥣 Use in Your Daily Meals

Add your saffron infusion to:

• Rice, soups, or stews

• Smoothies or overnight oats

• Golden milk or warm plant-based drinks

Restaurants and caterers often use saffron to elevate visual presentation and aroma in signature dishes.

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Explore our wholesale saffron options (50g–1kg), available across the UK with fast delivery.

🌿 Benefits of Using Saffron Daily

• Mood support (studies show effects similar to antidepressants)

• Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant-rich

• Improves skin and digestion

• Promotes better sleep

Saffron appears to have antidepressant properties and can improve sleep and PMS symptoms.
— Healthline, NCBI Study

📦 Store It Right for Lasting Freshness

• Keep saffron in an airtight container

• Store in a cool, dark place

• Use infused saffron water within 7–10 days

🔗 Ready to Elevate Your Routine?

Start with our premium Super Negin saffron threads and experience the difference that purity and preparation can make.