Spice Storage Tips

Max out the flavour of your spices by storing them in the right container and storage space.


The freshness of spices and herbs can be maintained longer if they are stored in airtight containers. Keep these away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. These elements will speed up the loss of flavour and aroma of spices and herbs. Avoid storing over the stove, dishwasher, sink or near a window.

Spices should not be stored in the freezer. Freezing does not extend the shelf life of regularly used dried spices and herbs. If stored in the freezer, and repeatedly removed for use, condensation will form in the bottles and accelerate loss of flavour and aroma. And always close spice containers tightly after each use.

Avoid sprinkling spices directly from the bottle over a steaming pot. Steam will get into the bottle and result in caking the content. Measure spices in a separate bowl, seal bottles and then add measured spices to pot.