Saffrondaze is a small, artisanal saffron farm run by Lilian & Steven Loh just 10 minutes from Oxford. Established five years ago, the farm is spray-free and small-scale with Lilian and Steven personally handling everything from harvesting and processing to packaging and selling at farmers’ markets.
A true paddock-to-plate approach.
Lilian and Steven moved to North Canterbury over 13 years ago trading office jobs for farm life – heels for gumboots. Their saffron journey began while helping a friend on a saffron farm, discovering a love for the high-value, low-volume crop.
The name ‘Saffrondaze’ reflects the relaxing feeling of harvesting and processing the flowers. Daze rhymes with days and captures the calm fragrant experience.
The couple now live on a 10-acre block, having moved from Singapore apartments and enjoy gardening, building vegetable plots, tinkering in their workshop, and establishing the farm boundaries.
They are passionate about learning, meeting new people, and collaborating with local producers, including the Amberley Farmers Market
Q&A with Lilian & Steve from Saffrondaze
Why North Canterbury? We fell in love with the region’s open skies, fresh air, friendly people, and scenic landscapes.
What’s your favourite thing to do in North Canterbury? Beach walks, mountain foraging, Ashley Gorge hikes, and visiting local farmers’ markets in Ohoka and Amberley.
Name your top three North Canterbury brands (other than your own!): Waipara Honey, Little Farm Goat Dairy and PNP Farms.