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Also known as: saffron, Kozani crocus, saffron spice, krokos Kozanis, zafora, sofrana, safrani.
Kozani saffron is the powdered red stigmas of Crocus sativus, a valuable Greek Protected Designation of Origin spice. Many flowers and labour-intensive hand harvesting are needed for a small amount, explaining its high value.
Last updated: October 2026
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Most products are dispatched within 1–2 business days of order confirmation. For bank transfers, the time counts from receipt of payment. If a product is temporarily out of stock, dispatch may take 3–5 business days and we will notify you promptly.
| Destination | Delivery time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Athens and major cities | 1–2 business days | |
| Regional areas | 1–3 business days | |
| Islands and remote areas | 2–5 business days | Subject to route schedules |
| EU countries (DHL) | usually 4–6 business days | Depending on the destination |
| Cyprus (ACS Courier) | 5–7 business days | From the departure of the ship |
Delivery times count from the day of dispatch. They are estimates and may be affected by circumstances beyond our control (strikes, adverse weather, etc.).
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We ship to all European Union countries with DHL, from €18 (Cyprus and Malta from €20). For Cyprus you can also choose ACS Courier (from €9.60). The exact cost is shown at checkout, before you pay.
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PAYMENT METHODS
Last updated: May 2026
All products, prices, and shipping terms are confirmed in your order confirmation e-mail. Payment is made before delivery and can be completed using one of the following methods:
1. CREDIT / DEBIT CARD
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2. CASH ON DELIVERY
Pay in cash directly to the courier representative upon delivery. A service fee of €2.50 applies.
Available for deliveries within Greece only.
3. BANK TRANSFER
After placing your order, please wait for our e-mail confirmation of product availability. Then transfer the total amount to one of the following accounts:
Bank | IBAN | Account No. |
National bank | GR3201108360000083600252080 | 836 0025 2080 |
Alpha Bank | GR3901405300530002101442697 | 530002101442697 |
Eurobank | GR2002606720000990200149181 | 0026067299 0200149181 |
Piraeus | GR9401725070005507082823498 | 5507082823498 |
Bank IBAN Account No.
Εθνική Τράπεζα GR3201108360000083600252080 836 0025 2080
Alpha Bank GR3901405300530002101442697 530002101442697
Eurobank GR2002606720000990200149181 0026067299 0200149181
Πειραιώς GR9401725070005507082823498 5507082823498
Account holder: ANASTASOPULOS VASSILIOS
•No additional charge for transfers from the same bank
•Transfers from a different Greek bank may incur standard inter-bank transfer fees (e-banking)
•Transfers from a bank outside Greece: an additional fee of €4.00 applies, to be added by the buyer to the total amount transferred
•We recommend notifying us by e-mail (info@yperikon.gr) once the transfer is made, including the date and bank used — this helps us dispatch your order faster
4. IRIS PAYMENTS
You can pay instantly via IRIS using our Tax ID (AFM):
Tax ID (AFM): 104130231
IRIS Payments enables instant bank-to-bank transfers at no charge.
Note: Bank transfer and IRIS Payments are available for orders within Greece only. For EU orders, please use card payment at checkout.
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Send a message(+30) 2610 221354Kozani saffron is the powdered red stigmas of Crocus sativus, a valuable Greek Protected Designation of Origin spice. Many flowers and labour-intensive hand harvesting are needed for a small amount, explaining its high value. Saffron is aromatic, colouring, digestive and antioxidant, and is traditionally associated with mood, libido and memory.
Crocin and crocetin provide the intense colour, picrocrocin the taste and safranal the characteristic aroma.
Aromatic and colouring. A minute amount gives dishes and drinks a golden-yellow colour and distinctive fragrance.
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Crocin, crocetin, safranal and kaempferol have been studied in relation to free radicals, oxidative stress and inflammatory mechanisms.
Mildly euphoric and mood-supportive. Saffron is traditionally known as the “herb of joy”, while research examines mood, mild anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Aphrodisiac and tonic. Traditional use and small clinical studies concern libido and sexual function.
Digestive, antispasmodic and emmenagogue. Tradition includes digestion, stomach discomfort, menstrual pain and headache, while uterine activity explains strict pregnancy caution.
A daily dose of 30 mg in two divided 15 mg doses has been investigated as effective for the treatment of mild-to-moderate depression, premenstrual syndrome, erectile dysfunction and libido in women.
Use a small pinch of powder, approximately equivalent to 2–3 stigmas, and steep it in a little lukewarm water or milk for 10–15 minutes before adding it to food. The same small amount may be infused in hot water as a traditional drink.
Place one small pinch of saffron in 100 g of pure alcohol in a closed glass container for 14 days. The recorded traditional use is 10–20 drops on the tongue. This is for adults only, requires accurate measuring and is not combined with driving, pregnancy or medicines that interact with alcohol.
Amounts are indicative and are based on traditional use and published herbal literature. For prolonged use or when taking medication, consult a healthcare professional.
Large saffron amounts are toxic and may cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, intense euphoria, rapid heartbeat, bleeding, low blood pressure and uterine stimulation. The 10 g lethal-dose reference and Dioscorides’ historical report of marked euphoria with 5 g underline that the pack is not a single or daily serving.
During pregnancy use only the usual minute culinary quantity and avoid tinctures or concentrated intake. Seek advice with anticoagulants, antiplatelets, antihypertensives, antidiabetic or psychiatric medicines, bipolar disorder, breastfeeding and before surgery.
For culinary use, steep a small pinch, approximately equivalent to 2–3 stigmas, in a little lukewarm water or milk for 10–15 minutes.
It pairs well with rice, soups, sauces, fish, breads and desserts, adding aroma, colour and its characteristic flavour.
Crocin, crocetin and safranal have been studied in relation to mood, stress and emotional wellbeing.
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