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Le Sanctuaire
Saffron Coupe (ISO 246.50)
$27.95 • 1 gram
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$7.95

May 30 2013 - Jun 5 2013

Fine red stigmas from amethyst crocus flowers, the quality of Le Sanctuaire’s saffron is gorgeous and rare. Scored incredibly high by a tribunal dedicated to grading saffron, these stigmas are harvested gingerly by hand and dried in the sun, the way it’s been done since the seventh century B.C.

Here's what you get:

  • One gram of saffron (ISO graded at 246.5 - see information below regarding grading process)
Additional Information
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Le Sanctuaire Santa Monica, CA

Among kitchen alchemists like Ferran Adrià, Wylie Dufresne (WD-50), and Corey Lee (The French Laundry and Benu), Le Sanctuaire's wildly inventive Jing Tio is muse, collaborator, and fellow magician. Tio's ingenious finds—exotic spices, esoteric cookbooks, and outrageous tools—have made him a connoisseur with a distinctly culinary cult following.

From the Source Estimated Delivery: May 30 2013 - Jun 5 2013

Once order has been processed, your spice will be ground shipped to you. You'll receive an email from Gilt Taste with your ship date.

 

Scoring Saffron

Fitting for one of the world’s most precious spices, the International Organization for Standardization has a dedicated tribunal for grading saffron. The board ranks samples on color intensity and absorbency from poor (IV) to excellent (I) with corresponding score from 1 to 250. Le Sanctuaire’s saffron has earned the Coupe designation, only bestowed up specimens grader higher than 190. Its precise score is 246.5, just 3.5 points shy of perfect. Need proof of its power? Look no further than the regal, saturated shade of gold it turns panna cotta, bouillabaisse and traditional paella Velanciana.

You Need to Know

What's Included

  • One gram of saffron (ISO graded at 246.5 - see information below regarding grading process)

Use and Care

  • Store in a dry, cool place for up to one year

Freshness and Quality Commitment

This item is final sale and non-returnable. Gilt Taste is committed to offering quality products that are fresh, honest and inspiring.