Let’s look at the best way to store your THC-infused beverages to ensure that you don’t lose any freshness, flavor, or potency!
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Short on time? Here are 2 key takeaways from thiis article
- Refrigerate for best taste and potency — especially after opening, to preserve flavor and fizz.
- Store in a cool, dark place — heat and sunlight will degrade THC and freshness.
- Check the best-by date — for peak experience, consume before the printed date.
After you purchase your favorite THC-infused beverage, you want it to keep its potency, freshness, or flavor, and one way to do that is to make sure you store it correctly. At Sweet Justice, we want our sippers to enjoy our delicious THC-infused beverages the way they were meant to be enjoyed, with full flavor and potency.
In the following article, we’ll look at some tips and best practices for storing THC-infused drinks to ensure their full quality and potency.
Tips and Best Practices for Storing Your THC-Infused Drinks
1. Refrigerate for Best Taste and Fizz!
If you purchase a THC-infused cannabis drink from a refrigerator, then you should absolutely keep it refrigerated. If you purchase any infused cannabis drink, CBD, or THC, and it's being stored in a refrigerator, then you must keep it that way. However, it will be shelf-stable if you purchase it online or off the shelf. Refrigeration is crucial to maintaining Sweet Justice beverages' refreshing carbonation and delicious flavor. Without refrigeration, they will lose their fizz faster, and the taste will not be as intended.
2. Cool and dark is a cannabinoid’s best friend
Cannabinoids such as THC are active ingredients that, over time, especially if not stored correctly, will begin to degrade. Most THC-infused beverages you purchase will have a best-before date rather than a used-by date. A cool, dark cupboard is the best place to store your THC-infused beverages when you’re not planning on drinking them immediately.
3. Protect from Sunlight and Heat to Preserve Potency!
Any cannabinoid's worst nightmare is being exposed to heat or sunlight. Sunlight and heat are the biggest threats to THC potency. Never leave your THC-infused beverages in your car in the sun for longer than you have to. Nothing degrades the potency of any cannabinoid products faster than heat or sunlight. If you leave your beverages to bake in a hot car, there's a high chance that their potency will be significantly affected.
4. Try to avoid shaking the can
While we all enjoy a good shake and jump around every now and again, if you can avoid shaking your THC-infused beverage, it’ll help keep the carbonation levels consistent with what they’re meant to be.
5. Reseal and Refrigerate After Opening to Maintain Freshness!
The potency of your THC-infused beverage isn't going to drop the second that you open it. Still, if you open it and leave it exposed to oxygen, even in the refrigerator, for days and days, the potency and flavor will begin to deteriorate. To enjoy your Sweet Justice drink at its best if you don't finish it in one sitting, immediately put it in a sealed container and refrigerate. Leaving it open will cause it to go flat and stale quickly.
Shelf Life and Best By Dates
Sweet Justice THC-infused beverages are crafted for optimal enjoyment when fresh. For the best experience, always check the 'Best By' date printed on the bottom of your cans or bottles. While proper storage helps maintain quality, we recommend consuming them by this date to guarantee peak flavor, carbonation, and potency.
Unopened Storage: Unopened, refrigerated Sweet Justice beverages are generally best consumed within [Insert typical timeframe, e.g., 6-9 months] of the production date (also often indicated by a date code on the packaging). Storing them in a cool, dark cupboard, if shelf-stable, will also help maintain quality until the 'Best By' date.
After Opening: Once opened, we recommend enjoying your Sweet Justice drink within [Insert timeframe, e.g., a few hours or within the same day] for the best experience. While they may still be safe to consume after being opened longer and resealed/refrigerated, carbonation and flavor will degrade over time.
Important Note: Always inspect the beverage before consuming. If you notice any unusual changes in smell, taste, or appearance, it's best not to consume it, regardless of the 'Best By' date.
Get the Best Experience
At Sweet Justice, it’s our mission to bring people closer together through shared experiences, laughter, and joy, which sets a higher standard for a great time. Slide into your sweet spot with Sweet Justice and elevate your next night out (or in) when you’re just chilling and relaxing with friends.
Our range of delicious heady sips is perfect for the canna-curious and beginners just dipping their toes into the world of cannabis-infused drinks. Sweet Justice is more than just another drink; it’s a movement towards a more intelligent, conscious celebration of life. That’s why Sweet Justice’s THC-infused beverages are best enjoyed chilled, with good friends, and during good times!
By choosing our carefully crafted, hemp-derived THC products, you’re opting for a way to enjoy your social life fully while maintaining your well-being. And if you sign up for our mailing list, you’ll receive a 20% off coupon for your first online order and the convenience of having Sweet Justice delivered directly to your door, ensuring your celebrations are always memorable and refreshingly different.