What Temperature of Water Is Suitable for Soaking Saffron?

Saffron is suitable to be soaked in water at 80-90 degrees. Saffron is a nourishing medicinal material with various effects such as promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, relieving depression, and soothing the nerves. It is recommended to soak it in water at around 80-90 degrees during brewing to fully extract its components and maximize its medicinal effects. Generally, it is not recommended to soak saffron in cold water.

As a traditional Chinese medicinal material, soaking saffron in cold water cannot fully extract its medicinal components and cannot fully exert its effects such as promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. After taking it, it is likely that the expected curative effect cannot be achieved. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to soak saffron in cold water, and it is more suitable to use boiling water for brewing. The steps for soaking saffron in water are to put 5-8 saffron threads into a teacup, add boiling water for brewing, and then cover the lid and let it steep for about 3 minutes. After the water temperature cools down slightly, it can be drunk. During this period, water can be added 3-4 times, and finally, the saffron threads can be eaten together.

It is worth noting that saffron should not be taken every day. Saffron has strong physiological activity and stimulates the human body's nerves and blood vessels. Taking saffron water every day may lead to hyperactivity or symptoms of heatiness. It is recommended to take a break for 1 day after taking it for 3-4 days. The dosage of saffron should not be excessive. Generally, the medicinal dosage of saffron is 1-3 grams, and 5-8 threads can be used for soaking in water. The dosage should not exceed 10 grams, otherwise it may cause toxic reactions such as bloody stool, bloody urine, hematemesis, and even loss of consciousness.