A Multicultural Journey to Wellness: Umi was born from founder Dyala Madani’s rich multicultural upbringing and passion for healthy living. Dyala is British-born to Lebanese parents, married to an Iranian husband, and has lived across the UK, Middle East and US. Her travels and experiences exposed her to vibrant culinary traditions and ancient remedies​. This global heritage instilled in her a deep love for good food and good health​.

As a mom raising her family in the U.S., she’s spent years crafting wholesome recipes which she shares on her personal blog, and embracing natural ingredients to keep food both fun and nourishing for her children and loved ones​. Through these experiences, Dyala learned a key lesson: always start with the best ingredients, produced organically, ethically, and sustainably​.

Inspiration Behind Umi: Among the many spices and remedies Dyala encountered, saffron stood out as something truly special. Saffron had long been a staple in her kitchen for its subtle earthy flavor and in her wellness cabinet for its healing properties. However, she realized that using saffron in its traditional thread form could be time-consuming and intimidating for everyday cooks. Determined to make this “sunshine herb” (as saffron is nicknamed for its mood-brightening glow) accessible to all, Dyala set out to create a solution. The result was Umi – a labor of love that harnesses the power of nature and time-honored tradition of herbalism to bring you saffron, the world’s most precious spice, in a quick and bioavailable form​.

Just as vanilla extract distills the essence of vanilla pods, Umi distills pure Grade A saffron into a potent liquid, removing the steps from traditional saffron use​. Now, a few drops can infuse any dish or drink with saffron’s golden flavor or be taken as a daily herbal supplement – no grinding or blooming required.

Crafted with Quality and Heart: From day one, Dyala insisted Umi would reflect her core values of quality and integrity. She partners with farmers in Herat, Afghanistan to source single-origin Negin and Sargol saffron of the highest grade, ethically and sustainably harvested from the crocus flower’s vivid crimson stigmas​.

To preserve saffron’s full healing potency, the extract is tinctured by a master herbalist in Colorado using a traditional process that draws out maximal nutrients and benefits​. Every bottle of Umi is made and bottled with love, carrying forward centuries of herbal wisdom in a modern, easy-to-use form. In Dyala’s own home you’ll find Umi in her spice pantry, her medicine cabinet, even on her vanity; a testament to its versatility in cooking, health, and self-care​. This little bottle of liquid gold has become her family’s go-to for adding flavor to dinners, uplifting mood on stressful days, and even mixing into skincare for a natural glow.

Sharing Wellness with You: Dyala created Umi to share the joy, comfort, and wellness she discovered in saffron with others. Every drop is a reflection of her journey – blending the deliciousness of global cuisines with the healing traditions of herbal medicine – now offered to you as a simple daily ritual for better well-being.

We’re excited to be part of your journey towards a healthier, happier you. Welcome to the Umi family!

Personal Blog: www.umamimami.net