About Zaffira
Saffron is one of the world's most adulterated ingredients. Dyed threads, mixed grades, false origin claims and meaningless labels are the norm — not the exception. Zaffira was created to make that the exception, not the norm.
Our story
Zaffira was founded in Zürich, born from a simple frustration: too many jars labelled “premium” turned out to be cut, dyed, or simply low grade. So we began sourcing directly from Khorasan and applying lab-grade verification to every shipment. The standard you'll find in every jar of Zaffira is the standard we'd buy ourselves.
What we stand for
Purity without compromise
We sell saffron threads only — no powders, no additives, no fillers. Pure red stigmas, clean and consistent.
Consistency you can taste
Color, aroma and flavor shouldn't vary between jars. We build Zaffira around repeatable quality, batch after batch.
Transparency and proof
Every batch is tested to ISO 3632. Every Certificate of Analysis is available on request. No “trust us” — only “verify it yourself.”
Sourcing and selection
Zaffira sources from the Khorasan region of Iran — recognized globally as the premier saffron terroir. We work with Super Negin grade, selected for long, thick, deep crimson threads with a refined aromatic profile. Only the top 5% of each harvest qualifies.
Quality verification
Every batch of Zaffira is tested to ISO 3632, the international saffron quality standard. We measure coloring strength (crocin), aroma intensity (safranal), flavor depth (picrocrocin), and moisture content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for every batch we ship. To request the COA for your jar, email info@zaffirasaffron.com with the batch number printed on the bottom of your packaging. We reply within 24 hours.
Our promise
If your saffron doesn't deliver what we say it does, we make it right. Within 30 days of delivery, contact us with photos of the threads and your infusion and we'll send a replacement or refund. No “send it back” hoops on opened product.
The art of red gold
Saffron should feel rare, refined and unforgettable. That is the standard Zaffira is built around.