Saffron, which is the delicate stamen of the saffron flower, is harvested in this area in October. Back in Canada, a few threads protected in a tiny plastic case, costs about $10. Here, saffron is featured in everything from tea to Turkish Delight; it is Safranbolu’s parsley. We did as all tourists do – posed … More Safranbolu – home to the world’s most expensive spice.