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 ...

In this article, we explore some of the world's most expensive spices, their origins, characteristics and why they are so expensive. Saffron is undoubtedly the most expensive spice in the world.

The Philipps fell for the sweet, musky flavor of saffron — and were intrigued to learn it was the world’s most expensive spice. On the way home, Chad Philipp was already researching how to ...

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 ...

The idyllic market town of Saffron Walden is full of picturesque scenery thanks to its medieval history, while still being a ...