Saffron Tea Benefits

Saffron tea benefits are quite plentiful.

These health benefits have been in the consciousness of traditional herb medicine practitioners for thousands of years.



Saffron is a culinary spice derived from the petals, sepals and flower of the plant Crocus sativus.

It is native to the areas of Iran, Iraq, Turkey and the Mediterranean region where it has been cultivated for thousands of years.

Saffron is traditionally used in medicines, perfumes, dyes, and as flavoring for foods and beverages.

This plant is known to bloom during the autumn months.

Saffron is known as a precious and expensive spice.

It possesses a deep orange-yellow color and has a somewhat hay-like taste when taken in its concentrated form.

The aroma of saffron is often described as reminiscent of metallic honey with grassy or hay-like notes.

This spice widely figures in European, Arab, South and Central Asian, Persian, and Turkish cuisines.

It is used to give color and flavor to biryani dishes of India, bouillabaisse soup in France and risotto in Italy.

Pastries and cakes, as well as liquors from these areas also often include saffron.

Due to its deep and vivid color, saffron is also widely used as a dye.

Saffron tea benefits are largely derived from the phytochemicals and compounds that are found in high quantities in the spice.

These include carotenoids such as 

• zeaxanthin, 
• lycopene, and 
• beta-carotenes.

Saffron tea can be made by placing about 15 to 20 threads of the saffron spice in a mug of newly-boiled water.

Let the mix stand and steep for about 5 to 7 minutes.

Let the mix cool a bit and then enjoy.

The following are the saffron tea benefits believed to be provided by this brew:

Saffron tea may help lower the risk for the development of tumors and cancer due to its                       content of antioxidants.

Saffron tea may help strengthen the immune system.

Saffron tea may aid in lowering the risk for the development of heart and cardiovascular                     ailments.

Saffron tea is believed to help in the treatment of depression. It may have mood improving                   qualities.

Saffron tea may help fight epilepsy.

Saffron tea may help combat menstrual disorders.

Saffron tea may help fight macular degeneration and other disorders of the eye.

Saffron tea may help in weight loss efforts by strengthening feelings of satiation.

Saffron tea may help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and other mental and                         nervine ailments.