It’s an enchanting place for a childhood. Saffron Walden is indeed marvellous, certainly I like it the best of anywhere I’ve ...

Its market was compared with those found in southern France, leading to the Essex town being crowned the best place to live ...

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.

In her new book, Saffron: A Global History (Pan Macmillan), journalist and chef Ramin Ganeshram invites readers on a journey, tracing the spice’s rich legacy — from ancient trade routes ...

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 ...