Recipes that measure by volume call for teaspoons and tablespoons (or fractions thereof), so here's a simple conversion chart:
| Whole | Crumbled | Ground | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | 2 tsp | 1 tsp | 1/2 tsp |
Most saffron comes from two places, India and Spain, with the latter usually costing a bit less. It is not unusual to pay $8 per gram for Indian saffron and $6 per gram for Spanish.
Always buy saffron threads. Powdered saffron loses its flavor quickly,
and may have been cut with something else (often paprika or turmeric).
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