It is said, Crocus was first cultivated in Greece, but today the spice is primarily grown in Iran, Greece, Morocco, and India.⠀
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The spice has been harvested for thousands of years and cultivated for long, from Spain to the Far East.⠀
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From Ancient Mediterranean to old age Persia, saffron has been quite famous and renowned for its flavour and healing abilities. ⠀
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In medieval Europe (France and Spain), saffron gained popularity and has been an integral part of their cuisine ever since. ⠀
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Today the purest and the finest saffron comes from Iran’s Khorasan region.
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