Premium Saffron Threads Zang Hong Hua Long Stigmas 20g Culinary and Tea Grade
Price range: $8.71 through $63.84
Description
Premium Saffron Threads, known in TCM as Zang Hong Hua (藏红花) or Xi Hong Hua (西红花), from Crocus sativus. These long red stigmas are hand-picked and carefully dried, sourced from Iran, a renowned core saffron-growing region. In TCM theory, saffron is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, and festive culinary dishes, this loose bulk saffron is sold by weight. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.
Key Selling Points
- Genuine saffron stigmas with long deep-red threads and no yellow root portions
- Botanical source Crocus sativus, known in TCM as Zang Hong Hua (藏红花)
- Sourced from Iran, a core saffron production region
- Loose bulk threads sold by weight, ideal for tea, decoction, and cooking
- 2026 new harvest crop, recently produced and stored at room temperature
Quality & Sensory
Typically deep crimson-red threads with a slender trumpet-like shape and a dry, brittle texture. The aroma is characteristically sweet, hay-like, and slightly floral. When steeped or simmered, the threads release a golden-yellow color and a delicate, honeyed floral taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried saffron stigmas |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 藏红花 |
| Pinyin | Zang Hong Hua |
| Botanical Name | Crocus sativus |
| Plant Part | Stigmas |
| Net Weight | 20 g per pack |
Usage Scenarios
- Steep a few threads in hot water for a golden herbal tea
- Add to congee or sweet soups for color and aroma
- Use in rice dishes such as biryani or paella
- Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
- Infuse into desserts, milk, or festive seasonal dishes
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, saffron is traditionally associated with promoting blood circulation and calming the spirit, and it is traditionally used in small amounts in decoctions and herbal teas. In folk and culinary tradition, a few threads are steeped in hot water, added to congee, or infused into milk and desserts, especially during festive occasions. It is often paired with goji berries, red dates, or chrysanthemum in daily wellness drinks.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is dried saffron, the stigmas of Crocus sativus, known in TCM as Zang Hong Hua (藏红花). It is a food-grade agricultural product sold loose by weight in a 20 g pack.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, saffron is sweet and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels and used to invigorate blood and calm the spirit. These are traditional uses and not medical claims.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: A few threads are typically steeped in hot water as a tea, simmered in decoctions or congee, or infused into rice dishes, milk, and desserts. No dosage is prescribed; use according to personal preference or professional guidance.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Saffron 1 gram, Saffron 10 grams, Saffron 20g |
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