The Saffron Project
À Table!
Lebanon’s first dedicated saffron estate set a new benchmark: peak sensory quality paired with a clear, local impact. Our threads now feature on the menus of Michelin-starred restaurants chosen for their purity, depth, and consistency.
We Guarantee
. The highest quality of saffron, as evidenced in full stigmas
. 100% organic & hand-harvested cultivation
. Compliance verified by Switzerland’s Service of Consumer and Veterinary Affairs
Use & Care
Since antiquity, this spice is considered a panacea for many illnesses
- Rich in carotenoids, it has anticarcinogenic properties.
- It is an antioxidant which stimulates digestion and relieves the liver
- Safron is also known for its antidepressant, aphrodisiac and analgesic
The Social Project
This project is part of a global framework, it is rural and an economic development for the country: It’s about introducing a new culture because it is the first safron farm in Lebanon, it also trains families in order to develop their own expertise in cultivating safron, and passing their know-how from generation to generation.
The Magic Spice
Since ancient times, this spice has been considered like a miracle cure: - Rich in carotenoids, it has anticancer properties - An antioxidant, it stimulates digestion and relieves the liver. - Known for its virtues antidepressant, aphrodisiac and analgesic.
Culture
It is an agricultural art that requires passion, patience and experience. Its flower is ephemeral: it blooms, once per year, and dies within 48 hours. 200 flowers harvested by hand equals 1 gram of dry safron.