SAFFRON /safrən/

“Saffron, the world's most expensive spice, comes from the delicate threads of the saffron crocus flower. Incredibly labor-intensive, harvesting requires hand-picking thousands of these flowers (around 75,000 to make one pound!). Beyond its use as a culinary spice, saffron boasts antioxidant properties and has even been used historically to address hormonal imbalances.”