{"product_id":"la-mancha-saffron-threads-karkom-dop-spanish-spice-2g","title":"La Mancha Saffron Threads – Karkom DOP Spanish Spice 2g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaffron from La Mancha is the world's finest — deeper in colour, richer in flavour, and more potent than any other. Karkom sources threads from the sun-baked plains south of Madrid, where the delicate red stigmas are hand-harvested each autumn and dried with meticulous care. Two grams yields twenty to thirty servings of paella, risotto, or bouillabaisse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this product\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa Mancha saffron carries Protected Designation of Origin (DOP) status, a guarantee of both terroir and method. Karkom's threads are whole, unground, and free of adulterants — you brew them fresh in warm broth or water to release their honeyed, slightly earthy notes. The colour is a burnished copper-red, and the aroma is unmistakable: subtle floral undertones with a whisper of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep threads in warm broth or water for five minutes, then stir into rice dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to seafood soups, especially Mediterranean fish broths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfuse into cream sauces for chicken or mushrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew a small pinch in hot milk or tea for a traditional Spanish comfort drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: La Mancha, Spain (DOP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Karkom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAN: 8424292005017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Keep in a cool, dark, dry place in an airtight container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- iberian-enriched-v1 --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Why we love this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Mancha saffron is Spain's liquid gold — the DOP designation ensures these threads are hand-harvested and dried by tradition, not industrial shortcuts. Karkom's whole threads deliver the full spectrum of saffron's character: honeyed sweetness, earthy depth, and that unmistakable floral whisper that transforms a simple paella into something transcendent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🍷 Pairing suggestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep this into a classic seafood paella and serve alongside a crisp Verdejo from Rueda, or use it to elevate a creamy mushroom risotto paired with a light Tempranillo. For authentic Spanish tradition, brew a pinch in hot milk with a cinnamon stick — a warming merienda ritual beloved across La Mancha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📍 From Spain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced exclusively from La Mancha's sun-baked plains south of Madrid, where saffron has been cultivated for centuries. This region's DOP-protected harvest represents less than 3% of the world's saffron supply, making each thread a testament to Spain's uncompromised commitment to quality and terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Corte Inglés","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58181198741888,"sku":"A9933272","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5020\/9152\/files\/www-001013333700527-00.jpg?v=1780107162","url":"https:\/\/iberiandirect.com\/products\/la-mancha-saffron-threads-karkom-dop-spanish-spice-2g","provider":"Iberian Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}