Saffron is one of the most expensive products in the world, often sold by the fraction of an ounce. It's used primarily to flavor or color foods, although it has a rich history of use in folk medicine for a variety of uses as well, including as a supposed cure for hangover. While saffron is generally considered to be safe for use as flavoring or in tea, it's believed to contain a poison that may damage your central nervous system and kidneys, or perhaps even kill you, if used too much.
Instructions
1. Boil water in a kettle on the stove. Meanwhile, place a bag of your favorite tea--green tea, white tea or a black tea like Lipton--in a mug.
2. Add five strands or fewer of saffron to the mug--don't use more than five the first time. If you tolerate this limited amount well, you might want to eventually increase your use to ten strands, but never any more than that.
3. Pour the boiling water into the mug. Wait as long as you typically would before removing the tea bag--for some people this is as soon as one minute, while for others it's up to three to five minutes later. Leave the saffron strands in.
4. Supplement your tea with sugar or cream as usual, if you typically add them.
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