Source for saffron in Atlanta

[johnb]

My current saffron supply, which was brought back for me a few years ago from Spain by a colleague, is about to run out. I no longer have that connection. I get to Atlanta from my mountain nest occasionally, so is there a good place in the Atlanta area can I get some of decent quality, especially at a reasonable price (I realize reasonable is a relative term when discussing saffron). Many thanks for any help.

[Leepa]

Not all that long ago I bought a full ounce of Coupe #1 Saffron (Spanish) at Costco for $27 and change. If you are a Costco member you might want to check there. It was an incredible deal.

[blewgo]

The last ounce I bought several years ago was over $40/ounce, so that is a great deal. Was that for threads or powder?

[Leepa]

Threads. The jar is pictured at this site - upper left photo.

http://www.plazadesaffron.com/product...

There are almost no light red colored threads at all and no orange or yellow. Very good stuff.

[snobofwine]

A 2nd vote for DeKalb Farmers Market
It is around $6 and you must pay in cash where they have the cakes
Definately the best deal going

[ted]

I got my current supply from Penzey's. They actually have a store in B'ham- my folks got it there before coming to ATL for a visit. IIRC, they have 3 different grades to choose from.

[Big Daddy]

DeKalb Farmer's Market has it. You have to ask at the cash register for it. But it's probably the best price in town.

[aka frank]

Give Star Provisions a call...they'll most likely have it. They're on Howell Mill, owned and operated by Anne Quatrano and Cliff Harrison of Bacchanalia fame.

[blewgo]

I order it from San Francisco Herb. That doesn't help you with Atlanta, but I think a large herb and spice seller is more likely to have fresh products, just based on the volume they must sell..

http://www.sfherb.com/