Cardamom
Cardamom is saffron's natural companion in Afghan kitchens. Its fragrant pods scent green and black tea, rice dishes and sweets such as firni. Ask us about the type and form currently available.
Herat · Kabul · Afghanistan
Colour, aroma and flavour in a few red threads
Khalse Saffron offers Super Negin, Negin, Sar Gul and Pushal saffron, with cardamom and tea. From Herat and Kabul, we help home cooks, restaurants and wholesale buyers choose well, across Afghanistan and internationally.
Crocus sativus
Khalse Saffron
A saffron business with roots in Herat and Kabul
Saffron has long been part of Afghan kitchens and hospitality. Khalse Saffron brings it to customers at home and abroad with a focused range: four saffron grades, together with cardamom and tea.
With a presence in Herat and Kabul, we work with individual customers, restaurants and wholesale buyers. Enquiries come straight to our team, so you can ask about grades, quantities and delivery before you decide.
Four saffron grades
Super Negin, Negin, Sar Gul and Pushal, explained clearly so you can choose with confidence.
Herat and Kabul
A presence in two cities, serving customers across Afghanistan.
Beyond Afghanistan
International enquiries are welcome; delivery options are confirmed for each destination.
The saffron range
Four grades, one flower
Every thread comes from the same crocus flower. What changes is how the stigma is trimmed and sorted, and that shapes how the saffron looks, how you use it and what it costs.
- 01Super Negin
Super Negin saffron
Long, straight, all-red threads: our most selective cut.
View details - 02Negin
Negin saffron
Long, full red threads with excellent presence.
View details - 03Sar Gul
Sar Gul saffron
All-red tips with strong colour for everyday cooking.
View details - 04Pushal
Pushal saffron
Red threads with a touch of the paler style.
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Also in our range
Cardamom and tea
Two natural companions to saffron, for the teapot, the rice pot and the dessert table.
Tea
In Afghanistan, tea is at the heart of hospitality, served through the day with sweets and dried fruit. We offer tea alongside our saffron and cardamom; contact us for the varieties currently available.
Choosing saffron
How to choose the right saffron
There is no single best grade, only the one that suits your cooking. These four questions help.
- 1
How will you use it?
For gifts, or dishes where the threads are on show, choose long all-red threads: Super Negin or Negin. For everyday cooking and infusions, Sar Gul and Pushal give good colour and value.
- 2
Look at the thread
Super Negin, Negin and Sar Gul are all-red, with the paler style removed. Pushal keeps a little of it attached. Even colour and a fresh, strong aroma are good signs.
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Think about quantity
A little saffron goes a long way at home. Restaurants, shops and resellers can ask about larger quantities and packing.
- 4
Ask us
Tell us what you are cooking or selling. We will suggest a grade and confirm current availability.
In the kitchen
Where saffron shines
A few threads, steeped in warm water, bring colour and fragrance to rice, stews, sweets and drinks.
Rice and pilaf
A spoonful of saffron water turns steamed rice into a golden, fragrant centrepiece.
Tahchin
Baked rice with yoghurt and saffron, finished with a crisp golden crust.
Desserts and ice cream
From sholeh zard to saffron ice cream, saffron pairs beautifully with milk, sugar and cardamom.
Tea and drinks
A few threads steeped in hot water make a delicate golden tea.
Wholesale & international
Buying in larger quantities?
We work with restaurants, shops, distributors and other trade buyers in Afghanistan and abroad. Tell us the grade, quantity and destination, and we will confirm availability, packing options and delivery for your order.
- All four saffron grades, plus cardamom and tea
- Delivery within Afghanistan and internationally, confirmed per enquiry
- Clear answers on grade, quantity and timing before you commit
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Super Negin, Negin, Sar Gul and Pushal?
They are trade names for how saffron threads are cut and sorted. Super Negin and Negin are long, all-red threads with the style removed; Super Negin is the most strictly sorted. Sar Gul uses only the red tips, so threads are shorter. Pushal keeps a little of the paler style attached. Read our guide to saffron grades.
Can I buy online?
Not at the moment. This website is a catalogue and enquiry service. Send an enquiry and we will confirm availability, options and a price directly with you.
Do you supply wholesale?
Yes. We welcome enquiries from restaurants, shops, distributors and other trade buyers. Tell us the grade, quantity and destination on our wholesale page or through the contact form.
Do you deliver outside Afghanistan?
We serve customers internationally. Delivery availability, timing and costs depend on the destination, so we confirm them during the enquiry. Some destinations may not be possible, and import rules vary by country.
How should I store saffron?
Keep it in an airtight container, away from light, heat and moisture; a cool, dark cupboard is ideal. Keep it away from strong-smelling spices. See preparing and storing saffron.
Is saffron safe to eat?
Saffron used in normal cooking amounts is a common food ingredient. Large amounts and concentrated supplements are different and can cause side effects. If you are pregnant or take regular medicines, speak to a doctor or pharmacist before using saffron supplements. Read saffron and safety.
Tell us what you need
Whether it is a little saffron for your kitchen or a regular supply for your business, send us a message and we will reply with availability and options.