There is new interest in growing saffron among small farmers in search of a cash crop, and among cooks and gardeners seeking the thrill of growing the spice.

Narrator: This is saffron and just one pound of it can cost you $5,000. It is easily the world's most expensive spice. The next most expensive spice? Vanilla, at about $600 a pound. So ...

Saffron is the world's most expensive spice, but you don't need to add much to make a notable impact on the taste of your black tea. A small pinch of saffron threads mixed in with loose-leaf black ...

The spice saffron, as well as being famously expensive, is packed with antioxidants. It is said to help combat depression and lower blood pressure, to soften your skin and hair and is essential in ...

Narrator: This is saffron and just one pound of it can cost you $5,000. It is easily the world's most expensive spice. The next most expensive spice? Vanilla, at about $600 a pound. So ...

Gabriella Angotti-Jones for The New York Times Supported by By Jane Black Tara and Chad ... seeking the thrill of growing the spice. Today, farms are growing saffron in California, Washington ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Even in the expensive world of spices, saffron stands out. And real saffron can cost you over $10,000 per kilogram. Sought after for thousands of ...