Saffron Mancha Category I

Saffron Mancha Category I from Spain represents the highest grade of one of the world’s most prized spices. Harvested from the delicate stigmas of crocus flowers grown in the La Mancha region, this saffron is classified as Category I—the top international standard—ensuring unmatched color, aroma, and flavor intensity. Each thread is hand-picked and carefully dried to preserve its deep crimson hue and distinctive floral, honeyed fragrance.

Just a pinch of these vivid threads infuses dishes with a golden color and a complex, slightly sweet, and earthy flavor. Perfect for paella, risotto, bouillabaisse, and sauces, it also elevates desserts, breads, and infusions. For best results, steep the threads in warm water, stock, or milk before adding to your recipe to fully release their aroma and color.

Renowned for centuries as “red gold,” saffron from La Mancha is protected by PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status, a guarantee of authenticity and excellence. This Category I saffron is the purest expression of that tradition: luxurious, potent, and indispensable for gourmet cooking.