An curved arrow pointing right. Harvesting saffron requires a lot of physical labor to get the flowers from the field to final packaging. The harvesting process plus its distinct flavor ...

Types of Saffron (Kesar) Saffron is classified into different grades based on its quality and origin. The most prized and sought-after type is "Kashmiri Saffron," known for its rich color and ...

Saffron is a pricy spice harvested from a crocus that flowers in the fall. Saffron, the world's most expensive spice, comes ...

Bulb-like corms, at top, produce saffron crocuses. Each purple flower contains three red stigmas, which are dried and cured to make saffron.Credit...Gabriella Angotti-Jones for The New York Times ...

As well as a spectacular location, Pampore is India's centre for saffron - a spice so valuable that it is sometimes called red gold. Derived from the crocus plant, saffron fetches around $1,500 ...