Make the most of your saffron with a two-step process (maximum flavor and color): 1. Grind the saffron: Use either a pestle and mortar or a spice grinder. Grind until all of the strands become a fine powder. 2. Bloom the ground saffron in water: Stir 1/8 teaspoon of the ground saffron with 3 tablespoons of water. Allow to bloom for 10 minutes. | The Mediterranean Dish