Golden Saffron Chai
The origin story
The most precious spice, treated with respect
Saffron is the most expensive spice on earth, and most "saffron chai" contains almost none of it. Golden Saffron Chai is our refusal to cut that corner: real saffron threads in a warming chai base, blended in small batches. It is a celebration cup — the tea we serve when something matters.
- Region
- Assam base · Kashmiri saffron
- Sourcing
- Purposeful blend · Limited
- Harvest
- Small-batch blend
- Garden
- Valley gardens
Tasting notes
What's in the cup
- Aroma Saffron, honeyed spice, warm milk memory
- Body Luxurious, golden, gently spiced
- Finish The saffron stays long after the cup
Brewing guide
How to brew it well
Best simmered with milk. Saffron opens slowly — give it the full five minutes.
Pairs well with
At the table
Pistachio or almond sweets
The classic Indian pairing
Rice pudding (kheer)
Saffron's oldest companion
Golden hour
Pour it when the light matches
Questions
Before you brew
Where does this tea actually come from?
Assam base · Kashmiri saffron — purposeful blend · limited. Every KVL single-estate tea traces to one garden, one flush, one harvest window, and our blends are built from estate teas we can name. If we can't trace it, we don't sell it.
How fresh is it?
Most commercial tea is 12–18 months old before it reaches a shelf. Ours travels from estate to your door in 4–8 weeks. Stored sealed, away from light and heat, it will hold its character for 12 months or more.
How many cups will I get?
A 2 oz (50 g) pouch brews roughly 20–25 cups; 3.5 oz (100 g) roughly 40–50. Most of our whole-leaf teas re-steep well, so the real number is usually higher.
What is the artwork on the tin?
Original artwork by Chitran, created for this tea. Each illustration draws from Indian cultural traditions and tells the story of this tea's character — a fusion of English and Hindu artistic traditions, and a different image for every tea we make.
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Product Info
Golden Saffron Chai
A luxurious spiced chai blended from estate Assam black tea and genuine saffron strands, with warming whole botanicals.
Our Golden Saffron Chai is a rare and indulgent masala chai that goes far beyond convention. Built on robust Assam black tea from the Bahani estate, this blend weaves in genuine saffron strands for a warmly floral, deeply complex character unlike any chai you have tasted.
The cup is rich and golden-hued with layers of warm spice, a distinctly saffron character, and a smooth, malty depth that lingers.
A chai reserved for moments that deserve something exceptional.
Origin
The black tea foundation comes from the Bahani garden in Assam, chosen for its full body and malty richness — the ideal base for a spiced blend. The saffron used is genuine saffron stamens, sourced for their distinctive floral-honeyed character and brilliant color.
Ingredients
Assam Black Tea (Bahani Estate), Saffron Strands, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Ginger, Cloves
Tasting Notes
Rich and deeply warming with a distinctive saffron character — floral, honeyed, and complex — layered over a full malty Assam body with gentle warming spice. A chai that rewards slow sipping.
Steeping Guide
Tea: 1 tsp per cup
Water Temperature: 205–212°F (96–100°C)
Steep Time: 5–7 minutes
Best Enjoyed: Outstanding with steamed milk — a golden latte unlike any other
Why You'll Love It
- Real saffron strands — not extract, not flavoring
- Estate Assam base from Bahani garden
- Whole spices: cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves
- Rich golden color and complex layered flavor
- No artificial flavoring of any kind
Taste the Difference
We start where great tea begins — at origin. Our teas are sourced directly from India's most respected estates, then crafted using whole leaves and real botanicals to create blends that enhance — not mask — flavor.
- ✔ Whole-leaf teas only
- ✔ Real spices, herbs, and botanicals
- ✔ Estate-sourced base teas
- ✔ Blended for flavor — not to standardize
From estate to blend — without compromise.
© 2026 KVL Hill Garden Teas
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Sku:
SIG-CHA-SAF-P-2
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Brand:
KVL Hill Garden Teas