In the heart of Afghanistan, the ancient city of Herat comes alive each autumn with a vibrant display of saffron flowers, heralding the beginning of a meticulous and cherished tradition. The delicate process of extracting the Corpus bulbs, the precious red stigmas of the Crocus Sativus flower, is a labor-intensive craft passed down through generations. Herat's saffron farmers, armed with baskets and nimble hands, venture into the fields at dawn to carefully pluck each saffron flower, ensuring the invaluable stigmas remain unharmed. The art of saffron extraction, revered for its pure, hands-on nature, is a testament to the dedication and patience of the region's farmers. With the sun as their ally, the stigmas are gently sun-dried to perfection. It's here, in the embrace of nature and tradition, that the world's most coveted spice, saffron, is born.
One taste of Muhammad's saffron in your risotto will convert you forever! Price is very reasonable for an artisanal product, and this small company does right by its farmers as well.
Dear Anne,
Thank you for the kind words.I am honored that you are enjoying your saffron risotto. I appreicate the 5-star ratings.
-- Mohammad S.
I continue to order from Heray Spice again and again, for myself and to give as gifts. The quality is excellent, and the packaging is attractive. And it's been very enjoyable to try new tests - the black lime powder is fantastic!
Dear Catherine,
Thank you for the kind 5-star review. We appreicate your support and gifting our spices. Please stay warm and enjoy.
I ordered the cumin and saffron, and wow! What you can buy in the grocery store smells stale and bland compared to this. I’ve recommended Heray Spice to all my other foodie friends.
Dear Brittany, thank you for the kind 5-star review. We are glad you are enjoy your fresh cumin. Yes, that is our promise, freshly harvested, ethically sourced saffron and spices.