All about matcha storage

August 30, 2024
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    How to store your matcha to preserve its quality and benefits

    Although matcha is a non-perishable product, it is delicate and requires special care to maintain its quality and benefits. If you want to take full advantage of its aromas and virtues, proper storage is essential. Here are our practical tips for storing your TSUKI matcha and ensuring that it retains its freshness, intense taste and properties.

    1. Temperature: keep your matcha cool

    Matcha is particularly sensitive to heat. High temperatures can alter the color and taste of matcha. To preserve all its freshness and properties, we recommend keeping matcha in a cool place. When the ambient temperature exceeds 25°C, place your matcha in the refrigerator.

    The low temperature slows down the oxidation process, helping to maintain the matcha's bright color and intense flavor. However, to avoid condensation, always allow your matcha to return to room temperature a few minutes before opening the container.

    Tip: You can find our premium matcha here at TSUKIcarefully packed for optimum freshness.

    2. Protect your matcha from light

    Light, particularly sunlight, can rapidly degrade matcha. It alters not only the color, but also the taste and benefits of matcha. To ensure long-lasting preservation, it is essential to store your matcha in a dark place, away from any source of direct light.

    Although matcha is often sold in an airtight container, a cupboard or opaque box in the fridge are ideal options. These conditions preserve matcha's freshness for longer and prevent it from losing its nutritional properties.

    Practical tip: Make sure you choose a container airtight adapted to store your TSUKI matcha safely.

    3. Shelf life after opening: enjoy your matcha at its best

    Once opened, matcha gradually begins to lose its freshness due to exposure to air. To take full advantage of matcha's subtle flavours and benefits, we recommend that you consume your matcha within 2 to 3 months of opening the airtight container. After each use, be sure to reseal the container and store it in optimal conditions (in a cool, dark place) to prolong its shelf life.

    Tip: To maximize the shelf life of your matcha, opt for our matcha premium TSUKIpremium matcha, available in a specially designed package to preserve all its freshness.

    Why choose TSUKI Matcha?

    At TSUKI, we offer you top-quality matcha, carefully packaged to preserve its freshness. Each cup of TSUKI matcha is an invitation to savour a unique moment, while enjoying its many benefits for body and mind. By following these storage tips, you can continue to enjoy the intensity of its aromas and virtues right down to the last spoonful.

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