Why Real Saffron Is So Expensive | So Expensive

Even in the expensive world of spices, saffron stands out. Real saffron can cost you over $10,000 per kilogram. No machine can do the delicate work required to harvest these thin threads. It can take 40 hours of hard manual labor to produce just 1 kilogram of high-quality saffron. MORE SO EXPENSIVE: Why Camel Milk Is So Expensive | So Expensive    • Why Camel Milk Is So Expensive | So Expensive   Why Avocados Are So Expensive | So Expensive    • Why Avocados Are So Expensive | So Expensive   Why Lobster Is So Expensive | So Expensive    • Why Lobster Is So Expensive | So Expensive   ------------------------------------------------------ #Saffron #Spice #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.com Subscribe:    / businessinsider   BI on Facebook: https://read.bi/2xOcEcj BI on Instagram: https://read.bi/2Q2D29T BI on Twitter: https://read.bi/2xCnzGF BI on Amazon Prime: http://read.bi/PrimeVideo Why Real Saffron Is So Expensive | So Expensive