Many people have asked about how to keep matcha fresh. Matcha should be kept in an air-tight metal canister and stored in the refrigerator at all times to maintain a longer shelf life. Once matcha is exposed to the air, the freshness will deteriorate rapidly, therefore, we do not recommend purchasing a large quantity of matcha. Rather, it is better to buy small quantities more frequently to ensure that your matcha stays fresh. Once matcha is opened, you should plan to finish the matcha within 4 weeks to maximize its freshness and quality.
For the best results, we suggest bringing the matcha to room temperature first, then strain it through a fine sieve to prevent lumps. This extra step will help to create a frothy and creamy matcha!
One additional tip about preserving the longevity of your matcha whisk is to always warm up the bamboo whisk with warm water before each use. This will soften the prongs and prevent the brittle ends to break.
Also, use a ceramic whisk holder to keep the whisk in shape and provide the best ventilation to air-dry after use.
Tea Blossom carries a complete set of matcha utensils including matcha bowls, bamboo whisks, whisk holders, matcha scoopers, matcha sieves and matcha canisters. Please visit our store in Scarsdale, New York or our website to check them out.
Tea Blossom proudly serves the tea needs of New York’s Westchester tea drinkers including Scarsdale, Eastchester, Larchmont, Edgemont, New Rochelle, Yonkers, Bronxville, Rye, Hartsdale, White Plains, Irvington, Elmsford, Sleepy Hollow, Chappaqua, Pleasantville and Dobbs Ferry.