from our farm to your table

What does "organic" mean?

"Organic" is both a government-regulated legal definition and a way of being.

Saffron Moroccan Chicken

Taste one of our favorite recipes on the farm.

History of Saffron

Did Europeans really go to war over saffron?

Our first saffron bed

Curious to know how we grow our saffron?

Our farm

Our family homestead in Southern Oregon.

Testimonials

We don't like to brag, so we let our customers do it for us :)

Frequently Asked Questions

Oregon Tilth gave us our certification. They've been running certifications since the early 70's and we give high praise to their thoroughness. Our offical farm name is Sojourn Farms, located in Cave Junction OR, 97523.
There are nearly 200 freshly-picked flowers packed into each one gram jar we sell. Those flowers bloom only once a year and we put a lot of love into making sure they are of the highest quality. You can for sure buy saffron for less overseas (most likely Iran even if it claims to be Spanish), but once you've tried our US-grown Organic saffron you'll understand the hype. Besides, it doesn't take much to flavor a dish or tea, so one bottle should last a while.
There are 4 important aspects to good saffron. Color - Look for a deep crimson red; faded color is usually a sign the product has been sitting on the shelf too long. Smell - A strong floral aroma should meet your nose within seconds of opening the container; if you need to sniff deeply or smell plastic, look elsewhere. Texture - Threads should be mostly intact; broken pieces or powder are a sign of rough handling or age. Purity - Outright fraud is uncommon with US-grown saffron, but you'll sometimes find leaf fragments or pollen in the jar; this is a sign of poor quality control. These rules of thumb are codified in ISO 3632.

Purchase Saffron

In the proud tradition of small farms across America, we operate on the honor system. Please email fresh@oregonsaffron.com with your name and address, and we'll mail you a one gram jar. Once you receive the package, we accept PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or an old-fashioned check. Price is $25 delivered anywhere in the US. Bulk discounts available.