12 Most Expensive Herbs in the World – Chef's Pencil

12 Most Expensive Herbs in the World – Chef's Pencil

HomeCooking Tips, Recipes12 Most Expensive Herbs in the World – Chef's Pencil

Looking for a surefire way to add new and exciting twists to your dishes? The quickest and easiest way to spice up your recipes is to add a pinch or even a few grains of these spectacular herbs to your regular culinary repertoire.

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Top 5 Most Expensive Spices in the World

In this article we've selected 12 of the world's most expensive spices by weight. To help you experiment you'll find choices to add interest to all types of cuisines and that you can use to create delectable desserts and mouthwatering main courses.

Saffron is highly prized for its delicate flavor and the beautiful golden hue it lends to traditional Indian Middle Eastern North African and European dishes. But what makes it the world’s most expensive spice and justifies its staggering price tag of between $1000 and $5000 per pound (454 grams)?

The delicate saffron stigmas (threads) must be carefully removed from the flower of the crocus sativus. This only blooms twice a year.