Your cafe’s matcha is extremely delicate and deteriorates when in contact with light, warmth, and oxygen. Your cafe's matcha is never going to get better with time, so it is best to store properly and use quickly if possible. Here are a few tips to make sure your matcha can stay fresh, longest. Your cafe customers will appreciate it!

Seal it good

Oxidation of your matcha leads to less nutrient and flavorful matcha. Make sure the container you keep it in is airtight - similar to what you would store your coffee beans in. HERE’s a link to some quality containers you might want to consider. For extra protection, consider storing your matcha in an airtight bag and then place that bag inside your container for a double-seal. The less oxygen your precious matcha comes in contact with, the better!

Keep the light out

While it can be visually appealing to store your matcha in the open for your customers to see, exposing your matcha to light in a see-through glass container will actually diminish that beautiful green color. Store your matcha in an opaque container to prevent light damage.

It can’t take the heat, get it out of the kitchen

Humidity and warmth lead to stale and metallic tasting matcha. To avoid this, store your matcha in a cool place like a closet or basement. Keep away from burners or ovens. While the fridge is a great place to store, make sure your matcha is tightly sealed, so it  doesn't absorb other smells in your fridge. 

Scoop out what you need for the day

At the beginning of your day, pour the amount of matcha your shop expects to go through that day into a smaller, tightly sealed container. This makes sure that the main supply of matcha isn’t being exposed regularly throughout the day and your baristas can access the matcha easily.