Understanding Cold-Pressed Juice Shelf Life and Storage Tips

We understand how picking up or making multiple juices at a time can be a good idea for convenience's sake. That said, a conundrum arises right after getting your juices bottled and drink-ready… How do you store them? Well, let us tell you all about our favorite ways to do so. Let’s go!

Tips On How To Store Fresh Juice

Refrigerate Them

The best way to store fresh juice is by keeping it cool inside the ‘ol ice box. If you’ve got a week’s worth of juices and you know you’re definitely going to drink them, then simple refrigeration will be enough. If you’ve got cold pressed juice from places like here at Little West, then the bottles are sure to be sealed tight. If you’ve made juices yourself, you’ll want to make sure that your containers are sanitized and airtight before putting them in the fridge. These two play a huge role in keeping your juices fresh and tasty. If you don’t, chances are your juices could turn (especially if your fridge isn’t below 39.2°F), become discolored, or even become slimy. Who wants that?

Extra Storage Tip:

If you want to pack your juices and bring a bottle to the office, maybe consider getting an insulated bag. These bags come in many sizes and you can easily find one that’s the size of a bottle. Sometimes people don’t glug down their juices and spend the whole day drinking a sip at a time. If that sounds like you, an insulated bag could be a good investment (they aren’t expensive, mind you) so that your drink stays “fresh” for longer.

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Freeze Them

Can you freeze cold pressed juice? Of course! If you’ve got a plentiful supply of fresh juices, then your best bet for making them last long is by putting them in your freezer. You can split your supply in half and store some in the freezer and some in the fridge. At least this way, you have some juices ready to drink and then replenish when you feel like you’ll be drinking more soon. No one wants to wait for a drink to basically thaw out and melt. We’ve also sometimes forgotten that we took juice out of the freezer and let it thaw at room temperature. What a waste that was!

Fun Storage Tip:

Ever put ice cubes in your juice for the ultimate cold drink? If so, you probably experienced the ice cubes melting and watering down your juice and making your juice a meh drink. So here’s where you can make things tasty. Freeze a small batch of juice in an ice tray so that you don’t experience watery juices anymore. Choose a juice that will complement all others or simply double up and freeze the same flavor as the juices you plan on drinking. Still, remember to cover your ice trays properly and only make them in small batches. 

Coolers To Keep Things Cool

Should you do a cleanse while on a road trip? We don’t recommend it. Could you? We mean, you probably could. Only you know the answer to that. How will that work storage-wise? Coolers. A good-quality cooler will help your juices last longer and keep them tasty. Don’t forget to load the cooler up with ice and top up when necessary. Also, don’t forget to make sure your bottles are sealed or twisted shut. Ice can melt and seep its way into your juices without you knowing. The horror!

Also Read: Cold Pressed Juice 101 - Everything You Need to Know

Why Temperature Matters

Cold pressed juices are free from preservatives and artificial ingredients. If you don’t treat them like you would a piece of fresh fruit, then they’ll end up spoiling rather quickly. Juices like this can oxidize, smell off, become cloudy, and just taste awful. That applies to all kinds of fresh or cold pressed juices. It doesn’t matter if it’s orange juice or green juice blend. All your cold pressed juices must be stored properly or drunk straight away.

If you’re wondering how long cold pressed juice lasts, they typically have a 24 to 48-hour shelf life. Storing them in the fridge greatly increases that to about a week or two, longer if kept in the freezer.

There Is More In Store

…Here at Little West! Juices here are never watered down and they always taste fresh and homemade. They are also free from those pesky additives and preservatives. You’re getting as much as 2-4 pounds’ worth of fresh fruits and vegetables in every bottle, too! Sounds like a pretty sweet deal.