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Saffron Store is an online saffron shop based in Melbourne, Australia, selling only the best quality Persian Saffron.

day, Shari followed her half way round the world, migrating from Iran to Australia in 1985 where he embarked on a career in the catering industry and café management. As a food industry professional, Shari was struck by the lack of high quality but affordable saffron - his favourite spice - available in his adopted country. Saffron is a spice used throughout the world in so many different cuisines and in signature international dishes: the Paella in Spain; Saffron Mussels in France; Saffron Rice in India; Risotto Milanese in Italy...and yet here in Australia where all these nations are represented together, high quality saffron has been relatively inaccessible and expensive. On a trip back to his native Iran in 2011, after enjoying a typical celebratory family dinner of dishes laced with saffron, Shari began to think about the best way to bring this ‘Queen of the Spices’ to Australian kitchens and the idea for ‘Saffron Store’ was born. Shari spent the next few years travelling between Australia and Iran where 90% of the world’s saffron originates. He witnessed the painstaking, cooperative harvesting process where whole communities come together during the crocus flowering season to pick out the two or three stigma from each flower that each constitute a single saffron thread. He researched packaging and processing, met with growers and suppliers and absorbed the nuances of saffron production to achieve threads 100% red in colour and packed with flavour. All the while, he was sampling dishes and collecting Saffron recipes, tips and tricks to seek out the most flavour and colour from each thread. The result is the Saffron Store. An online shop for the highest quality saffron which will bring the robust, warm and generous flavours, reflecting the characteristics of Persian people and culture, to you, our customers. We hope you enjoy your experience with the Saffron Store, whether it's cooking one of our recipes, buying some of our top quality saffron or using one of our tips to flavour your meal. Let the sunshine of saffron make your day just a little bit tastier and a little bit brighter.

03/09/2021

The saffron plant has been used for medicinal purposes for more than 4000 years to treat as many as 90 different health conditions and ailments. The active components present in saffron possess many medicinal properties. The safranal has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic effects, as well as anticonvulsant and antidepressant properties.

29/02/2020

Saffron Tea, Saffron Green Tea & Saffron Elixir are here!

28/11/2019

GINgle bells, GINgle bells, GIN all the way~ It’s beGINning to look a lot like a Spicy Christmas!

Let us instil a spicy fiery flavour to your saffron consumption this Christmas! Take a sip of the devil gin, ‘SAFFRON FLAME’ and let these combinations of flavours hit your tonsils.

Share and dare this spicy Christmas drink with your love ones.

For further step to crafting your cocktails, visit https://saffronstore.com/saffron-kitchen/saffron-flame/

Go ahead and purchase your saffron at https://saffronstore.com/shop-saffron/ so that it is delivered on time for Christmas.

22/11/2019

Slip into a seductive space and let ‘SAFFRON ROSE’, the aphrodisiac cocktail spices up your night.
Stop and smell the seductive fragrant of rose and saffron.
You know she likes it. Tag her!

To get the best flavours from this recipe, use premium quality saffron. Follow and visit us at https://saffronstore.com/blog/saffron-kitchen/saffron-rose/ for more.

08/11/2019

You’re always allowed to be held in the divine presence. Always~To be divine is to consume a mixture of Champagne, Gin and Saffron

Now, to gin or not to gin?🍸 Wait..that’s a silly question
It's Gin o’clock so let’s start crafting ‘SAFFRON CHASE’
Tag your divine buddy!

To get the best flavours from this recipe, use premium quality saffron. Follow and visit us at https://saffronstore.com/blog/saffron-kitchen/saffron-chase for more.

18/10/2019

How many flavours of pasta have you tried? Have you tried our saffron pasta-Angel Hair and Twists?

Our saffron pasta-Angel Hair and Twists are rich in its texture with a subtle sweet flavour. Our saffron pasta is best consumed with seafood, white sauces, subtle cheeses like grated Romano and a drizzle of lemon and olive oil. 🍝

Purchase your saffron pasta today at Saffron Store for only AU$4.99.

16/10/2019

One pinch of saffron is all you need to brighten and give your dish an aromatic floral perfume.🥘

Purchase authentic saffron at Saffron Store today at only AU$6.99. Free Shipping in Australia

04/10/2019

Are you constantly looking out for the finest tea to pair them with your cakes during tea-time as well as a healthy drink for your daily intake? Try Saffron Tea!

You can make your own saffron tea by placing 2 to 3 strands of pure saffron in a cup of warm water and leave it for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, pour boiling water over and add some honey or sugar for your personal taste.

Be sure to purchase your pure saffron at saffron store today!

Ingredients:
3-4 strands of saffron store’s pure saffron
2 tablespoon sugar or 1 teaspoon of honey
Boiling hot water
1 Handful Mint Leaves (optional)

27/09/2019

Psst..did we tell you that you could craft your own Saffron syrup?

Try crafting it and let us know how you like them by commenting below.

To get the best flavours from this recipe, use premium quality saffron. Follow and visit us at https://saffronstore.com.au/ for more.

14/09/2019

Well mixed and garnished Saffron cocktails at bars are indeed promising but pricey, aren’t they? But that doesn’t mean you have to stop savouring saffron cocktails.

When life gives you Saffron, craft your own Saffron gin
Let the party be~GIN with Saffron store introducing you our ‘SAFFRON SOUR’!

Tag your Saffron Gin buddy!

To get the best flavours from this recipe, use premium quality saffron. Follow and visit us at https://saffronstore.com.au/ for more.

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PO Box 1198
Bundoora, VIC
3083

Website

https://saffronstore.com/

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Based in cosmopolitan Melbourne, the food capital of Australia, Saffron Store is a family owned business that’s passionate about international food and dedicated to bringing you historically coveted saffron spice without emptying your wallet. Saffron Store is a labour of love for founder and Managing Director, Shari Ghobadi. After meeting his Australian wife-to-be during a European travelling holiday, Shari followed her half way round the world, migrating from Iran to Australia in 1985 where he embarked on a career in the catering industry and café management. As a food industry professional, Shari was struck by the lack of high quality but affordable saffron - his favourite spice - available in his adopted country. Saffron is a spice used throughout the world in so many different cuisines and in signature international dishes: the Paella in Spain; Saffron Mussels in France; Saffron Rice in India; Risotto Milanese in Italy...and yet here in Australia where all these nations are represented together, high quality saffron has been relatively inaccessible and expensive. On a trip back to his native Iran in 2011, after enjoying a typical celebratory family dinner of dishes laced with saffron, Shari began to think about the best way to bring this ‘Queen of the Spices’ to Australian kitchens and the idea for ‘Saffron Store’ was born. Shari spent the next few years travelling between Australia and Iran where 90% of the world’s saffron originates. He witnessed the painstaking, cooperative harvesting process where whole communities come together during the crocus flowering season to pick out the two or three stigma from each flower that each constitute a single saffron thread. He researched packaging and processing, met with growers and suppliers and absorbed the nuances of saffron production to achieve threads 100% red in colour and packed with flavour. All the while, he was sampling dishes and collecting Saffron recipes, tips and tricks to seek out the most flavour and colour from each thread. The result is the Saffron Store. An online shop for the highest quality saffron which will bring the robust, warm and generous flavours, reflecting the characteristics of Persian people and culture, to you, our customers. We hope you enjoy your experience with the Saffron Store, whether it's cooking one of our recipes, buying some of our top quality saffron or using one of our tips to flavour your meal. Let the sunshine of saffron make your day just a little bit tastier and a little bit brighter.