Paella Spice Blend with Real Saffron

Origin & Story

My Paella Seasoning with real saffron grew out of a memory: the best paella of my life I ate at Davide's in Zurich. A huge pan, everything perfectly timed – fish, crustaceans and shellfish cooked to the point. It hardly gets fresher.

The paella recipe varies by region and season. It depends on what sea and land are offering at the time. Originally it comes from Valencia, where farmers and fishermen prepared rice, vegetables and seafood over an open fire.

This living tradition, combined with a Mediterranean way of life, inspired me to develop my own Paella Seasoning with real saffron – just as an authentic paella deserves.

Highlights

Saffron is the soul of every real paella. My Paella Seasoning therefore begins with the best saffron quality there is, known for its intense colour and its deep, floral-honeyed aroma. Smoked Pimentón de la Vera dulce – smoked over oak wood in Spain's Extremadura – delivers the characteristic smoky warmth that makes a paella unmistakable.

Added to this are Flor de Sal, garlic, onion, tomato and Spanish sweet paprika for body and fruitiness. Turmeric supports the golden colour, thyme and bay leaf set subtle herb accents, Tellicherry pepper brings fine warmth and lemon zest a Mediterranean freshness.

The result is a balanced blend that smells of saffron and tastes of Spain. Finely ground and ideal for classic and modern rice dishes alike.

Quality

I process all ingredients fresh and personally in small batches at my Manufaktur Funke in Heiden AR – without additives, without artificial flavours or MSG, of course. The best spices have always inspired me to create new dishes. Only the best is good enough to reach the very top – for you, in your kitchen. 100% natural. Just the way I use it myself, every day.

Tip from Tobias Funke

Toast the Paella Seasoning with real saffron briefly with the rice before you add stock, vegetables and seafood. That way the saffron unfolds its full aroma, the spices combine with the rice and the dish gains depth and authenticity.

Recommended use

• classic paella with seafood
• paella with poultry or chorizo
• Arroz dishes and Fideuà
• spicy vegetable-rice variations

Recipe idea

Paella with seafood & chorizo – View recipe

Origin / Ingredients

Fleur de Sel, Pimentón de la Vera dulce, sweet paprika, garlic, tomatoes, onion, thyme, turmeric, Tellicherry black pepper, parsley, saffron, bay leaf, lemon zest. All ingredients are processed with craftsmanship at Manufaktur Funke.

Storage

Store in a dry, dark place and keep well sealed.