{"id":1747,"date":"2025-12-27T19:41:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T19:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingen.saffrona.eu\/?p=1747"},"modified":"2026-10-11T12:22:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T12:22:43","slug":"saffron-evening-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-evening-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Saffron Evening Tea \u2014 A Gentle Caffeine-Free Ritual"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"saffrona-academy\">\n<p class=\"saffrona-lead\">Saffron evening tea is a light, caffeine-free infusion for an unhurried cup at the end of the day. A few threads, hot water and a short steep put warmth and delicate flavour at the centre of the ritual.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"saffrona-summary\"><strong>At a glance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 cup \u00b7 250 ml hot water \u00b7 3\u20135 saffron threads \u00b7 Approximately 70\u201380\u00b0C \u00b7 Steep 5\u20137 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<nav aria-label=\"Recipe sections\"><a href=\"#ingredients\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#method\">Method<\/a><a href=\"#ritual\">Evening ritual<\/a><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/nav>\n<h2>What is saffron evening tea?<\/h2>\n<p>A plain water-based saffron infusion without tea leaves or caffeine. This version uses hot water below boiling and a gentle steep. The name describes when you might enjoy it, rather than a special medical preparation.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Safran-Tee-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Golden caffeine-free saffron evening tea in a ceramic cup\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"ingredients\">Ingredients for one cup<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>3\u20135 saffron threads<\/li>\n<li>250 ml hot water, approximately 70\u201380\u00b0C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thread sizes vary. The stated quantity is for culinary flavouring, not a supplement or therapeutic dose. Genuine saffron and careful steeping influence the colour and aroma.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"method\">How to make saffron evening tea<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Place the saffron threads in a heatproof cup.<\/li>\n<li>Pour over hot water at approximately 70\u201380\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<li>Steep for 5\u20137 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Allow to cool to a comfortable drinking temperature and enjoy slowly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Use a thermometer if you want to follow the temperature precisely. For an alternative preparation using hotter water and lightly crushed threads, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-tea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our plain saffron tea recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ritual\">An evening cup without caffeine<\/h2>\n<p>Serve after a long day or during a quiet break. The drink can accompany your own evening routine, with attention to its warmth and aroma. This recipe does not establish a sleep or mood benefit and is not presented as a sleep remedy.<\/p>\n<p>For a creamier alternative, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/warm-saffron-milk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warm saffron milk<\/a>. For a mild herbal variation, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-herbal-infusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">saffron herbal infusion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Is it intended as a daily health treatment?<\/h3>\n<p>No. This is a culinary recipe for flavour and enjoyment, not a prescribed frequency or therapeutic preparation.<\/p>\n<h3>When should I serve it?<\/h3>\n<p>Whenever a quiet evening cup suits your routine. No specific time is needed for the recipe.<\/p>\n<h3>Is saffron evening tea caffeine-free?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The listed ingredients contain neither tea leaves nor caffeine.<\/p>\n<h2>Explore the Academy<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/category\/saffron-health\/saffron-side-effects-and-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saffron Side Effects &amp; Safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/category\/saffron-health\/saffron-use-and-dosage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saffron Use &amp; Dosage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-academy\/saffron-recipes\/saffron-drinks-and-teas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saffron Drinks &amp; Teas<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saffrona Academy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Further reading<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0002916525006033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A randomised placebo-controlled study of saffron extract supplementation and mood<\/a>. This examines a supplement rather than the tea above; its findings should not be treated as benefits of a brewed cup.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saffron evening tea is a light, caffeine-free infusion for an unhurried cup at the end of the day. 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