How to Store Your Cannabis Products to Preserve Potency and Flavor

Introduction

Your cannabis is only as good as how you store it. Whether it’s flower, pre-rolls, or vapes, proper storage is key to preserving potency, flavor, and freshness. Many consumers overlook this crucial aspect and end up with dry buds, leaking pens, or diminished effects.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through best practices for storing cannabis to keep your Boutiq products in peak condition.

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Why Proper Storage Matters

Cannabis is sensitive to several environmental factors:

• Light: UV rays degrade cannabinoids and terpenes

• Air: Oxygen can dry out and oxidize cannabis

• Heat: High temps can evaporate terpenes and change potency

• Moisture: Too much can lead to mold; too little dries it out

Maintaining the right balance ensures your experience is:

• Flavorful

• Consistent

• Potent

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How to Store Cannabis Flower & Pre-Rolls

1. Use Airtight Glass Jars

• Mason jars with rubber seals are ideal

• Prevents exposure to oxygen

• Avoid plastic, which can impact flavor

2. Keep It in a Cool, Dark Place

• Avoid windows, stoves, or direct sunlight

• A drawer or cabinet works best

3. Regulate Humidity

• Ideal range: 55–65% RH (Relative Humidity)

• Use humidity packs (e.g., Boveda) to keep levels balanced

4. Don’t Refrigerate or Freeze

• This causes condensation and degradation

5. Keep Pre-Rolls in Tubes

• Use the tubes they came in or airtight containers

• Keeps them dry and protected from crushing

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How to Store Cannabis Vapes

1. Keep Upright

• Especially for cartridges — prevents leaks

2. Store at Room Temperature

• Avoid extreme heat or cold

• Heat can thin oil; cold can crystallize it

3. Use Original Packaging

• Boutiq vapes are designed with long-term storage in mind

• The box protects against light and dust

4. Clean After Each Use

• Prevents buildup and maintains airflow