Saffronate Premium Saffron Coffee 12 oz

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PREMIUM — RICHLY INFUSED

Our richest saffron coffee experience.

WHAT IT IS

Premium Herat saffron meets curated specialty coffee, roasted to order in small batches.

This is Saffronate’s richest and most ceremonial blend—the one where saffron leads and coffee follows. The result is a cup with real presence:

  • Warm aromatic complexity on first pour
  • An amber-gold color unlike ordinary coffee
  • A depth that lingers long after the last sip

The saffron is ISO 3632 Category 1, the highest international grade, and is hand-harvested in Herat, Afghanistan.

The coffee is specialty grade, sourced from Brazil, Ethiopia, and Colombia. Each origin is selected to complement the saffron while preserving the coffee’s distinctive character.

Roasted to order and ground fresh—never stored or aged.

About this item

  • OUR RICHEST SAFFRON EXPERIENCE — Richly infused with genuine Afghan saffron for a bold, aromatic, saffron-forward cup. Premium is crafted for those who want to truly taste and experience the distinctive character of saffron in their coffee.
  • RICH, SMOOTH & AROMATIC — A smooth medium roast with satisfying coffee depth, elevated by saffron’s distinctive floral, earthy and gently sweet notes. Expect a rich aroma and fragrant finish that sets it apart from ordinary specialty coffee.
  • WHY COFFEE + SAFFRON? — Specialty coffee brings body, roasted depth and aromatic complexity. Saffron adds its signature fragrance, golden character and unique flavor. Together, they create layers of aroma and taste that coffee alone cannot deliver—a familiar daily ritual transformed into something extraordinary.
  • 3 SPECIALTY COFFEE ORIGINS — Brazil, Ethiopia and Colombia come together to create a smooth, balanced foundation with enough character to complement saffron while still allowing its distinctive aroma and flavor to shine.
  • CATEGORY 1 SAFFRON FROM HERAT — Made with hand-harvested saffron from Herat, Afghanistan, classified as Category 1 according to ISO 3632 testing. A treasured spice carefully selected for its distinctive aroma, color and character.
  • SMALL-BATCH ROASTED & GROUND FRESH — Medium-roast specialty coffee, roasted in small batches and ground fresh to preserve its aroma and flavor before being paired with our premium Afghan saffron.
Specification Detail
Weight 12 oz (340 g)
Roast level Medium
Grind Ground (regular)
Beans Brazil, Ethiopia, and Colombia
Ingredients Coffee, saffron
Shelf life 6 months
Storage Store in a cool, dry place and reseal the package immediately after each use.

HOW IT TASTES

Rich, smooth, and aromatic, with a pronounced saffron character.

Specialty coffee provides body and roasted depth, while saffron adds distinctive floral, earthy, and gently sweet notes with a fragrant finish.

The result is a complex, saffron-forward cup unlike ordinary specialty coffee.

HOW TO BREW

Each 12 oz can make approximately 23 servings, using our recommended 15 g—about 3 Tbsp—per cup.

For drip coffee or pour-over:

  • Saffronate: 15 g
  • Water: 240 g / 8.5 oz
  • Coffee-to-water ratio: 1:16
  • Water temperature: 195–205°F / 90–96°C

Also suitable for:

  • French press
  • Iced coffee
  • Café au lait
  • Other brewed coffee creations

OUR STORY

Saffronate began with a simple gift: a small jar of saffron from Afghanistan, given from a son to his father.

Known as “red gold,” saffron has been treasured for generations in the region our family comes from. In 2023, we set out as father and son to bring this remarkable ingredient into an everyday ritual.

After experimenting with tea, chocolate, milk, and more, we found the perfect pairing in specialty coffee.

We combined carefully selected coffee with hand-harvested saffron from Herat, Afghanistan, creating Saffronate Coffee—where the richness of specialty coffee meets the distinctive aroma and character of saffron.

Where ancient luxury meets everyday pleasure.