Lidoma Premium All Red Coup Spanish Saffron (5.0 Grams (0.17 oz))

I buy about 30-40 grams of saffron every year and am on the lookout for a quality saffron all the time. For the last 10 years or so, Costco online was my favorite place for premium quality saffron at a very competitive price. I have tried a number of online merchants but nothing came close to what costco offered in terms of quality and of course, the price. Few months ago I found a new seller of Iranian saffron on Amazon named Zaran Saffron, who pretty much matched the gold standard of the Costco saffron. Now, Lidoma saffron is in the same league, however, I still would rate the former two a little above Lidoma. It smells wonderful, color rating seems like its up there in the 'premium - 250+' club. I did see very few yellow threads in Lidoma. If they maintain this price Lidoma would be my first choice for future purchases based on price to quality ratio and value for the money. It would be very nice, if the sellers offered multiple size options like, 1,2,5, 10 g, 0.5 oz and 1 oz quantities.

I have previously bought saffron on an as-needed basis from a local source. Spanish saffron costs about $6-$7/g, and Persian/Iranian saffron is about $1/g more expensive. More recently, I bought a 2 g tin of Spanish saffron through Amazon for about $5/g. That product was equivalent to what I used to buy locally, but obviously a better value. I thought that would try this Lidoma saffron as well, and I am very glad that I did. When comparing the two side-by-side, you certainly can tell which is which. The Spanish saffron is certainly not "All Red", but contains yellow-orange threads as well. From a flavor perspective, both make a wonderful paella, and I suspect as was true of the Spanish product, this Persian saffron will also be outstanding in risotto and fish stews. When I bought it, it was selling for about $4.50/g. Since it has a long shelf life, and I use saffron with increasing frequency, I was very pleased to get a saffron of this quality at this price. Indeed, I will look and see whether 10 g or larger containers are available, and what the per gram price is. You will end up saving money in the longer-term.

So far I’ve only used this to make ice cream, but it was the best version of this recipe ever. Next will be risotto. Saffron is not an ingredient you just add. If you are investing in this do plenty of research so you avoid disappointment. My can was as good as any saffron I have bought in the US, but I only got the one, so I can’t say whether it will always be so good.

Relatively high quality; it's quite dry which is one of the things to look for; produces a nice, even yellow color when introduced to cold water(see pic); no metallic taste, very earthy and floral. All in all I'm quite happy with the quality of this stuff; it'd be hard to find a better deal for the quality in the USA. I love making tea with this stuff. Put it in some green tea to give it an alternate quality, super healthy, great stuff!

I received item today.. I am familiar with the various grades.. this tiem is as described...So purchase this brand.. It is the real deal. there are many who can fake saffron... This is authentic.., smell taste, color when wet....I will surely buy more from this seller....Great price and quantity.. You will never get this quantity at your local store, yet you will pay close to this price....So get your product here.

Best Quality and price. Great qty of oil droplets, natural color, passed warm water test. Under full spectrum light can see its Fresh Sargol , great quality fir this batch. Will buy it again., to check for stability. Can see small yellow tips. Passes warm water color, sent test.

I’d like to add this to my sorrel drink. However, I can’t get it open to use it! Finally I took my hammer and a screwdriver and beat it open!

I bought this a few months ago and it was a higher quality saffron it came in a larger tin and when I put a piece in water it turned bright yellow. Something has changed

I have not really used this before I wanted for a few fancy recipes but I also use it as tea and it is fantastic.

I have purchased Saffron Threads for some time, and these are the best yet. I count out around 10 threads daily and put them in half a glass of water to drink the next day on an empty stomach. Why? Eye health, especially for focus and macular degeneration, and according to the results at my annual eye examination, it works. Check it out on Google.

Excellent value for a very expensive spice

Real saffron, great quality. Great for cooking or making tea.

Authentic saffron. Great flavour.