Nabat – the saffron candy that sweetens your tea
In many Scandinavian kitchens, November marks the start of saffron season. But saffron doesn't have to mean baking. Nabat is a classic Persian crystal candy made from just three ingredients: sugar, water and saffron. The golden crystals have a mild sweetness and the distinctive saffron aroma – and they are as beautiful to look at as they are delicious.
How nabat is traditionally used
In the Middle East, nabat is served with tea. Instead of a sugar cube, you place a piece of nabat in your cup and let it melt slowly. The tea becomes sweet with a hint of saffron, and every sip tastes a little more than the last. It works well with a strong black tea, for example Altinbas black tea.
Three ideas for dark evenings and the coming holidays
1. Saffron tea in five minutes. Brew a strong black tea, pour into glasses and serve a bowl of nabat on the side. Everyone sweetens to taste – and the scent of saffron fills the room.
2. Golden topping. Crush a few crystals in a mortar and sprinkle over ice cream, yoghurt, rice pudding or a simple cake. It crunches, sparkles and adds a hint of saffron without handling saffron threads.
3. A different hostess gift. Nabat is a much-appreciated gift for anyone who loves saffron. Put the crystals in a glass jar tied with a string, and you have a present that stands out during Advent and Christmas.
If you would rather bake with saffron, we of course also have saffron threads.
Allergens: According to the ingredient list, nabat contains only sugar, water and saffron.
Make your coffee break a little golden
One 500 g pack is enough for many cups of tea. Order Nabat saffron candy at etnomat.se – perfect for a weekend treat or as a little gift ahead of December.
