Iranian Saffron Ice Cream is among the greatest sweets on the planet

CNN provided a list of some of the greatest sweets on the planet, and proudly Iranian Saffron Ice Cream is among them. According to dessert buff, Persian ice cream is one of the most delicious and luxurious ice cream in the world. Persian ice cream (or Bastani in Farsi) is a creamy ice cream that includes pistachio nuts, saffron, rose water and flakes of frozen clotted cream. For the complete ice cream experience, though, opt for a traditional Iranian ice cream sandwich of saffron ice cream between two thin wafers. When our tour guide Leila, asked our Dutch travelers what the best dessert in the world is, they stated that “Iranian sweet course absolutely gets a mention. “

Our Dutch travelers are tasting Iranian ice cream

Saffron: Edible Ruby to Bring back from Iran

Planning a trip to Iran, and not sure what to bring back as an edible souvenir for yourself, or a thank you gift for the kind soul who’s watching your pet or child while you’re away?  Our suggestion is saffron, which is typically believed to be native to the Mediterranean, Asia Minor, and Iran. Saffron has been used for thousands of years as a seasoning, fragrance, dye, and medicine. The stigmas of the flower are harvested and processed by hand which is very labor intensive and the reason why Saffron is considered the world’s most expensive spice. Many Iranians believe that in its pure form, saffron works as an antidepressant and a culinary weapon against Alzheimer’s, cancer and degeneration of the eyes and that is why saffron is omnipresent, in Iranian recipes. We suggest you to indulge buying this edible ruby from Mashhad, Isfahan, and Shiraz, the producer of more than 80 percent of this valuable spice in the world.

Saffron: valuable souvenir from Iran