Saffron Threads, 2.0 gram, Gift Set
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Give the world's most coveted spice to your loved ones. They will be amazed by the bright red stigmas of the hand-picked saffron flower and grateful to know that their purchase contributes towards a more stable, peaceful Afghanistan. Always sustainably-farmed and ethically sourced. The 2 Gram Gift Set includes:
- 2 Grams of our signature Saffron, sought after by award-winning chefs for its delicately sweet & savory flavor, is farmed & prepared in the Herat province - providing jobs to 3,750+ local Afghan women.
- The RUMI story and information on our farmers in Afghanistan
- Recipe: Saffron Risotto with Roasted Butternut Squash
- Recipe: Rumi Saffron Flan Napolitano.
- Packaged - gift-ready - in a gift box with ribbon.
All Rumi Spice saffron is tested under ISO 3632-2 as Category I (highest). No additives or pesticides. Packaged in glass - BPA free.
Our Mission
We are a public benefit corporation and are committed to empowering Afghan women and bolstering the country’s economy. Rumi reinvests back into agricultural and manufacturing infrastructure.
Connecting AfghanistanRumi began with a mission to cultivate peace in Afghanistan. Over 80% of the Afghan population is reliant on the rural agricultural economy. The success of the spice industry not only helps farmers and the women providing direct labor, it can touch every member of the village we work in. We have seen output from our existing partners double and triple, while new farmers have asked to join our network.
With hot, dry winds over semi-arid lands, Afghanistan’s growing region is ideal for growing saffron and other artisanal spices. For example, in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, the International Taste and Quality Institute of Brussels awarded Afghan saffron first place out of 30 competing regions. Rumi saffron is tested in accordance with ISO (International Standards Organization) protocol 3632 and surpasses the highest standards for Category 1 saffron by over 25%. Our test results show that our farmers are producing some of the world’s best saffron.
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Our Founding
Rumi’s founders were a team of military veterans who served in Afghanistan with the US Army. They developed our strong Afghan networks and on-the-ground understanding of how business is conducted. With this knowledge, we built the critical relationships, partnerships, and organizational infrastructure necessary to operate within and out of Afghanistan.
Our competitive advantage is our ability to navigate the Afghan business landscape, which is built on trusted relationships.
Proud B CorpWe are proud to announce that Rumi has earned certification as a B Corporation, a testament to the company’s commitment to social and environmental ethics, transparency and accountability. From day one, Rumi was laser-focused on the "why" of our work. Mission and purpose are at the core of everything we do—economically empowering Afghan farmers, inspiring Afghan women through direct wages, and building out Afghanistan’s agricultural infrastructure.
Now we join a global community of 1,500 other Certified B Corporations in over 120 industries and 40 countries with 1 unifying goal – to redefine success in business. As a B Corp, we promise to meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability and aspire to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
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Reviews
United StatesOutstanding. I use saffron to make the traditional "saffron cake" for my family. It is an English tea bread made with saffron, currants, black and golden raising. The saffron flavor is rich and delicious and I only use saffron from Rumi Spice. Thank you for this outstanding saffron.
United StatesI love the taste of saffron. I have ordered several times from Rumi and never been disappointed. I also like the philosophy behind the company so it’s a win win for me.