Baku Saffron GelatoSaffron Gelato is a favorite at our LA gelaterias. It is also the flavor that most reminds me of my childhood in Baku, Azerbaijan. Derived from the dried stigmas of the delicate crocus flower, saffron is used in Azerbaijan to flavor everything from traditional rice dishes and savory stews to baklavas and other sweet pastries. Its presence is synonymous with decadence.

And don’t be fooled by the rich

As an immigrant who grew up in Azerbaijan

May our region see lasting peace and prosperity

This is the pie everyone at the dinner table will be talking about for years to come:

We individually pick each mint leaf that goes into this flavor

Saffron Gelato is a favorite at our LA gelaterias

I also developed this flavor when food coloring-based “black ice cream” was a brief trend

Nicholas’ Day in Belgium and the Netherlands

Derived from the dried stigmas of the delicate crocus flower

with a luscious texture that many refuse to believe is dairy-free

Try pairing it with our Fresh Mint Stracciatella for the perfect cold treat on a hot

It is also the flavor that most reminds me of my childhood in Baku