{"id":8305,"date":"2023-10-23T02:41:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T19:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8305"},"modified":"2023-10-23T02:41:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T19:41:19","slug":"7-saffron-tea-benefits-according-to-an-rd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8305","title":{"rendered":"7 Saffron Tea Benefits, According to an RD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">I<\/span>f you\u2019re a foodie, you may be aware of just how <em>fancy<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FOrganic-Saffron-Winning-Certified-Threads%2Fdp%2FB0BZK4TJV7%2Fref%3Dasc_df_B0BZK4TJV7%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx966-20%26linkCode%3Ddf0%26hvadid%3D658943140004%26hvpos%3D%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvrand%3D7996809142778027497%26hvpone%3D%26hvptwo%3D%26hvqmt%3D%26hvdev%3Dc%26hvdvcmdl%3D%26hvlocint%3D%26hvlocphy%3D9004342%26hvtargid%3Dpla-2187394335291%26psc%3D1%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjwkNOpBhBEEiwAb3MvvX3m-gq6kZOl-UyHXAJG9JTPdniD4HzHFIggclz3XuBLM0aePiBVFBoCEVwQAvD_BwE%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fsaffron-tea-benefits%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fsaffron-tea-benefits%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Organic-Saffron-Winning-Certified-Threads\/dp\/B0BZK4TJV7\/ref=asc_df_B0BZK4TJV7\/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=658943140004&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=7996809142778027497&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9004342&amp;hvtargid=pla-2187394335291&amp;psc=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwkNOpBhBEEiwAb3MvvX3m-gq6kZOl-UyHXAJG9JTPdniD4HzHFIggclz3XuBLM0aePiBVFBoCEVwQAvD_BwE\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\">saffron<\/a> is, thanks to its limited supply and title as the world&#8217;s most expensive spice.\u00a0 This crimson-colored delicacy is steeped in history, dating back over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chemeurope.com\/en\/encyclopedia\/History_of_saffron.html\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.chemeurope.com\/en\/encyclopedia\/History_of_saffron.html\">3,000 years ago<\/a>, and is most often used to flavor and add color to dishes like paella with its subtle taste and intense pigmentation. But saffron has always been used over the centuries for a multitude of reasons, as a natural dye, perfume, cooking ingredient, and medicine, thanks to its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/saffron-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/saffron-benefits\/\">impressive health benefits<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;One of the primary ways that saffron benefits health is by way of mood support,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/glowandgreens.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/glowandgreens.com\/about\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN<\/a>, registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of Glow+Greens, previously told <em>Well+Good<\/em>.\u00a0\u201cSpecifically, it\u2019s beneficial for improving mood in people with mild to moderate depression.\u201d\u00a0Lately, these health perks are why some people have been savoring this delicacy as tea, instead of just as an ingredient for cooking, and there are some seriously compelling saffron tea benefits to back up the hype.<\/p>\n<h2>7 saffron tea benefits, according to a registered dietitian<\/h2>\n<p>Both saffron and saffron tea are packed to the brim with a <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170934\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170934\/nutrients\">variety of nutrients<\/a> including plant compounds, vitamin C, iron, manganese, copper, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins. These lend to an impressive number of health perks. \u201cSome find that the benefits from tea are felt more quickly, especially in its ability to enhance mood,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topnutritioncoaching.com\/nutritionists\/megan-hilbert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.topnutritioncoaching.com\/nutritionists\/megan-hilbert\">Megan Hilbert<\/a>, RDN, registered dietitian nutritionist for <a href=\"https:\/\/thrivemarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/thrivemarket.com\/\">Thrive<\/a>. \u201cWith that said, more studies need to be conducted on the differences between drinking saffron tea and consuming it through food or supplement form.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/saffron-tea-benefits\/\" current-title=\"7 Impressive Saffron Tea Benefits Steeped in History and Backed by Science\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GettyImages-1314342020-425x285_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-04-22\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/saffron-tea-benefits\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/saffron-tea-benefits\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/saffron-tea-benefits\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Reduces inflammation<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to bioactive plant compounds, you\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29134501\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29134501\/\">no shortage in saffron<\/a>. This pricey spice contains crocin, safranal, crocetin, kaempferol, and carotenoids. These compounds are \u201cbeneficial antioxidants that can help prevent disease due to their ability to fight free radicals, which can help prevent chronic and acute illness,\u201d shares Hilbert.<\/p>\n<h3>Champions mental health<\/h3>\n<p>Many studies have found that saffron offers potent <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29136602\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29136602\/\">antidepressant and anti-anxiety benefits<\/a>. \u201cSome <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35408474\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35408474\/\">studies<\/a> have even shown saffron to be as effective as Prozac to treat mild depression,\u201d says Hilbert.<\/p>\n<h3>Offers neuroprotective benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Beyond having beneficial effects on mood disorders, saffron has also been found to be protective against neurodegenerative disorders. One review found that it may be effective in slowing <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33441068\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33441068\/\">cognitive impairment in Alzheimer\u2019s patients<\/a>, as does this <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27792130\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27792130\/\">2016 analysis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Supports heart health<\/h3>\n<p>Thanks to its impressive anti-inflammatory benefits, saffron has also been linked to better heart health. One study even found it to be tied to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23074606\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23074606\/\">lower cholesterol levels<\/a>. Meanwhile, a 2021 review discovered that saffron may <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34438035\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34438035\/\">alleviate hypertension<\/a>, or prolonged high blood pressure, but more evidence is needed to substantiate this claim. For those with heart disease, saffron may be a smart addition as it has also been associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29391933\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29391933\/\">weight loss<\/a> in those with cardiac illness, which can aid in overall disease management.<\/p>\n<h3>Wards against cancer<\/h3>\n<p>It may come as no surprise that saffron can stand up to cancer given that we know it contains vitamin C and a robust variety of plant compounds. But research backs this up this presumption as saffron has been found to offer <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24761112\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24761112\/\">antitumor and cancer-preventative properties<\/a>. This is due, in part, to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30599111\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30599111\/\">crocetin and crocin\u2019s ability<\/a> to seek out and kill off cancer cells while also inhibiting cancer cell proliferation. Plus, the antioxidant kaempferol in saffron has been <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23497863\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23497863\/\">linked to these same cancer-fighting mechanisms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Boosts eye health<\/h3>\n<p>This colorful spice is also associated with improved eye health, thanks, in part, to the eye-boosting carotenoids it contains. Plus, research has found saffron to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28289690\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28289690\/\">macular degeneration symptoms<\/a> while also helping <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26263962\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26263962\/\">prevent vision loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Supports women\u2019s health<\/h3>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7792881\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7792881\/\">Studies<\/a> have shown saffron to be helpful in managing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and even premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD),\u201d explains Hilbert. \u201cTaking 15 milligrams (mg) of saffron two times a day has been shown to provide this relief.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Buying quality saffron<\/h2>\n<p>So, while these health benefits may sound appealing, many may be deterred from even giving saffron tea a try due to its steep price tag. But thankfully you don\u2019t need very much saffron to make an effective tea, only a few strands per cup. One gram contains upwards of <a href=\"https:\/\/spicesinc.com\/exotic-spices\/saffron#:~:text=There%20are%20approximately%20463%20threads,would%20yield%20approximately%20150%20servings.\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/spicesinc.com\/exotic-spices\/saffron#:~:text=There%20are%20approximately%20463%20threads,would%20yield%20approximately%20150%20servings.\">450 strands<\/a> and only costs about 10 to 15 dollars, so you can really stretch your dollar when it comes to making this trendy drink.<\/p>\n<p>When on the hunt for quality saffron, make sure to do some research on your supplier\u2014much of the world\u2019s saffron is produced in the Middle East, Europe, and parts of Asia. You want to buy this spice from a reputable source, whether that be online or from a quality grocery, health food, or specialty food store. Be wary of any saffron that is super reasonably priced as some manufacturers will mix the real deal with other ingredients to drive the price down, diluting not only the flavor but the health benefits. Your saffron should be a beautiful deep red color without any orange flecks. Typically, the richer the color, the higher the quality.<\/p>\n<p>Once home, you want to store your saffron in a cool, dry place like a spice cabinet but others actually opt for the freezer for an even longer shelf life. In the pantry, this lux spice will stay good for up to one or even two years, while you can get as many as three years in the freezer.<\/p>\n<h2>How to make saffron tea at home<\/h2>\n<p>To prepare saffron tea, there are many different avenues you can take. You can opt for a plain variety by simply steeping a few threads in boiling water for a few minutes. You could also grind your saffron with a mortar and pestle before steeping, but this is a personal preference.<\/p>\n<p>However, be sure to avoid steeping your tea for much longer than around eight minutes, as this can result in a strong, bitter taste. It\u2019s a good idea to add your threads to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stainless-Strainers-Interval-Diffuser-Seasoning\/dp\/B07MJVNR7H\/ref=sr_1_8?c=ts&amp;keywords=Tea+Ball+Strainers&amp;qid=1698000545&amp;s=kitchen&amp;sr=1-8&amp;ts_id=3118177011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stainless-Strainers-Interval-Diffuser-Seasoning\/dp\/B07MJVNR7H\/ref=sr_1_8?c=ts&amp;keywords=Tea+Ball+Strainers&amp;qid=1698000545&amp;s=kitchen&amp;sr=1-8&amp;ts_id=3118177011\">tea ball<\/a> before brewing, so you can pull them out before they turn your tea bitter.<\/p>\n<p>From here, you can jazz up your tea by adding ingredients like tea leaves, herbs, spices, sweeteners, and milk. These could include cardamom, white or green tea, basil, mint, lemon, ginger, or honey. Many opt for white tea over green when making saffron tea as it tends to lend a more complementary, subtle flavor.<\/p>\n<p>You can enjoy saffron tea hot or cold and even make a big batch of it to store in the fridge for up to a week\u2014if you don&#8217;t drink it before then. Otherwise, there are a few companies selling saffron tea blends for purchase including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.republicoftea.com\/saffron-rose-herbal-tea-bags\/p\/v20462\/dpn\/40013\/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx6KwsybnOyhwFvBO77Hg906hNoBqvuvYQoCb_YcXCDWZrxkccVobqoaAqNCEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.republicoftea.com\/saffron-rose-herbal-tea-bags\/p\/v20462\/dpn\/40013\/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx6KwsybnOyhwFvBO77Hg906hNoBqvuvYQoCb_YcXCDWZrxkccVobqoaAqNCEALw_wcB\">The Republic of Tea<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tahminatea.com\/collections\/tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tahminatea.com\/collections\/tea\">Tahmina Tea<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villajerada.com\/shop#!\/Saffron-Essentials\/c\/132633251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.villajerada.com\/shop#!\/Saffron-Essentials\/c\/132633251\">Villa Jerada<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thefullest.com\/product\/warm-feelings-jar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/thefullest.com\/product\/warm-feelings-jar\/\">The Fullest<\/a>, prices range from $14\u2013$61.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you opt to make this buzzworthy tea at home or purchase a pre-made blend, the number of saffron tea benefits to be had is beyond impressive. This combined with its uniquely delicious taste makes it easy to see why it&#8217;s been a buzzy spice for centuries.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-thin post-citations mt-[40px] mb-[30px]\" data-module-init=\"main-2020\/post-citations\" data-module-immediate=\"true\">\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mb-[24px]\"\/>\n<div class=\"post-citations-content flex flex-col gap-[24px]\">\n<p>Well+Good articles reference scientific, reliable, recent, robust studies to back up the information we share. 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