Saffron from La Mancha, Spain Saffron is one of the world's most precious spices. Today the very highest quality saffron is grown on the high Castilian plateau known as La Mancha. Saffron is rated by flavor intensity and depth of color. The highest possible rating has been achieved by our saffron, Princesa de Minaya, which leading gourmets have rated as the best in Spain.
In recent years the market has been flooded with contraband saffron smuggled from Iran. In response the government has begun DNA testing to ensure the integrity of La Mancha saffron. Beware of cheap saffron! It is always inferior grade and often not saffron at all. Saffron is so important to so many Spanish recipes, why not buy the best?