What is zafran? What is zafran? Zafran or Saffron is the priciest spice in the world and is a small fragment of a honey-scented blossom. It is a member of the iris family, Crocus sativus, scientifically speaking. Saffron is the priciest spice in the world and is a small fragment of a honey-scented blossom. It Read More