Different Types of Kashmiri Kesar
Kashmiri Kesar or Kashmiri Saffron is an ancient variety of kesar. The Kashmiri Kesar is the most expensive variety of kesar. It is obtained from the flower of the crocus sativus plant called saffron. Kashmiri Kesar has a distinctive scent and taste, a combination of honey and woody notes. Its origin is traceable to the Kashmir valley of Northern India and Pakistan. Kashmiri Kesar is available throughout India but is more commonly available in the northern states of India. Saffron is used to give a striking golden yellow color to Kashmiri Kesar. This kesar is expensive because of the natural process involved in harvesting it. It is also difficult to cultivate. The cultivation method involves coaxing a few saffron plants to grow together in a limited space. If the plant is not ready, there is no way to predict when it will mature. It is a harvest-based industry. The more saffron that is produced, the more it costs. It is priced according to its quality. The hi...