This is the one sign to tell if someone is ‘drowning in money’ – and it’s found in their kitchen
A young woman has revealed a foolproof way to tell if someone is extremely rich simply by looking in the kitchen.
Zoya Biglary, a food entrepreneur from the US, proudly showed off the huge jar of saffron that she uses sparingly in cooking.
Saffron is the world's most expensive spice – reputed to be 'worth its weight in gold' – with 100 grams costing as much as $14,400 in Australia.
“Some people like to spend their wealth on bags and shoes, others like quiet luxury,” Ms. Biglary said in a video.
Zoya Biglary, a food entrepreneur from the US, proudly showed off the huge jar of saffron in her kitchen
In the comments, many wanted to know how much the jar of saffron is worth, but Ms Biglary did not reveal an exact value.
Instead, she said, “Dollar amounts don't matter. I'd say about 500 dishes worth a smile.'
But many continued to speculate and a debate arose in the comments as the price varies depending on where you are.
Australian brand Mckenzie's sells 100mg containers of saffron at Woolworths for $14.40, but consumers can find the coveted spice in select stores online and in specialty stores.
Saffron is the dried stigma of the Crocus sativus flower, and it takes 150 flowers to produce one gram of dried saffron – which is a major reason why the spice is so expensive.
Additionally, it blooms for only six weeks in the fall and growers must hand-pick each stigma in the early morning as the plant's quality is damaged by the sun.
This task can only be accomplished by talented workers, as a machine could irreparably damage the flowers.
According to the ABCAustralia produces 10 kg of saffron annually and imports approximately 3,500 kg of the spice from Spain and Iran annually.
Many were impressed by Zoya's cuisine which contained several grams of saffron.
“Never seen so much saffron,” said one.
“Allow me to bow, I just bought 10 grams of saffron for my boss as a Christmas present,” wrote another.
'My mother gave me a jar of saffron as a gift and it is literally my culinary treasure!' revealed a man.
“Oh you got MONEY,” someone else claimed, with someone else adding: “She just called me poor with a pot.”