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the world's most labor-intensive flavor, masquerading as a synonym for boring.
orchid originIt's the seed pod of a climbing orchid.
hand sexEach flower must be hand-pollinated within hours.
price spikeBriefly cost more per ounce than silver.
slow burnPods cure for months before smelling like anything.
second priciestOnly saffron outranks it among spices.