{"id":3323,"date":"2026-10-01T20:11:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T20:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingen.saffrona.eu\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3323"},"modified":"2026-10-11T12:21:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T12:21:08","slug":"darjeeling-with-saffron","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/saffrona.eu\/en\/product\/darjeeling-with-saffron\/","title":{"rendered":"Saffrona Golden \u2013 Darjeeling Black Tea with Afghan Saffron"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Darjeeling with saffron<\/strong> combines summer-harvest Darjeeling black tea with hand-picked Afghan saffron. Saffrona Golden is made for people who enjoy classic black tea and want to discover saffron in a balanced, approachable blend.<\/p>\n<h2>Saffrona Golden \u2013 Darjeeling with Afghan saffron<\/h2>\n<p>Darjeeling\u2019s delicate floral notes meet the warm, subtly spiced character of real saffron. The result is a clear, elegant black tea in which saffron complements the Darjeeling without overwhelming its distinctive aroma.<\/p>\n<p>Each pack contains <strong>40 g of loose-leaf tea<\/strong>, including <strong>0.2 g of Afghan saffron<\/strong>: a saffron content of <strong>0.5%<\/strong>. The blend contains caffeine and can be enjoyed hot or chilled.<\/p>\n<h2>What makes this Darjeeling with saffron special?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Summer-harvest Darjeeling black tea<\/li>\n<li>Blended with 0.2 g of real Afghan saffron per pack<\/li>\n<li>Saffron content of 0.5%<\/li>\n<li>Just two ingredients, with no added flavourings<\/li>\n<li>Floral, gently spiced and balanced<\/li>\n<li>Loose-leaf tea for flexible portioning<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for hot and chilled preparation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Saffron with clear origins<\/h2>\n<p>The saffron used in Saffrona Golden comes directly from Afghanistan. Saffrona works with its own agricultural operations and selected women-led saffron farms in the Herat region, placing quality and traceable origins at the heart of its sourcing.<\/p>\n<p>Eurofins assessed saffron batch L2025-01 as <strong>Special Grade under ISO 3632-1:2025, based on the tests performed<\/strong>. Report AR-733-2025-00206306-02 is dated 24 August 2026. This assessment concerns the tested saffron batch, not the complete tea blend. Learn more on our <a href=\"https:\/\/saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-extra-class\/\">saffron quality page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Saffrona Golden\u2019s flavour profile<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Base:<\/strong> elegant Darjeeling black tea<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aroma:<\/strong> floral and gently spiced<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saffron notes:<\/strong> warm, subtle and balanced<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overall character:<\/strong> harmonious, clear and distinctive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The blend suits experienced tea drinkers as well as people discovering saffron in a drink for the first time. Familiar Darjeeling provides the foundation, while saffron adds another layer of aroma and flavour.<\/p>\n<h2>How to brew<\/h2>\n<p>For one cup of Saffrona Golden:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amount:<\/strong> 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf tea per cup<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water temperature:<\/strong> 100\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brewing time:<\/strong> 3\u20135 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A shorter brewing time produces a milder cup. A longer infusion brings out the stronger character of the black tea. To enjoy it chilled, brew as directed, allow it to cool completely and serve over ice if desired.<\/p>\n<h2>Product details<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Product name<\/th>\n<td>Saffrona Golden<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Product type<\/th>\n<td>Loose-leaf Darjeeling black tea with saffron<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Ingredients<\/th>\n<td>Darjeeling black tea (99.5%), Afghan saffron (0.5%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Saffron quantity<\/th>\n<td>0.2 g per pack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Net weight<\/th>\n<td>40 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Tea harvest<\/th>\n<td>Summer harvest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Caffeine<\/th>\n<td>Contains caffeine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Saffron origin<\/th>\n<td>Afghanistan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Saffron quality<\/th>\n<td>Eurofins assessment: Special Grade for saffron batch L2025-01 under ISO 3632-1:2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Ingredients and storage<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong> Darjeeling black tea (99.5%), saffron (0.5%).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage:<\/strong> Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place, protected from light. Keep away from heat, moisture and strong odours.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Does Saffrona Golden contain real saffron?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Each 40 g pack contains 0.2 g of real Afghan saffron, making up 0.5% of the blend.<\/p>\n<h3>Is Saffrona Golden a herbal tea?<\/h3>\n<p>No. It is a caffeinated black tea made with Darjeeling and Afghan saffron.<\/p>\n<h3>Does the saffron assessment apply to the whole tea blend?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Eurofins assessed saffron batch L2025-01 as Special Grade under ISO 3632-1:2025, based on the tests performed. The report does not classify the complete tea blend.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I drink it cold?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. 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