Buy a bunch of coriander or mint on Monday and by Thursday it’s a slimy bag at the back of the fridge. Wrapping herbs in damp kitchen roll helps a bit, but it’s fiddly and the paper goes mouldy itself.
The fix most people land on is treating soft herbs like cut flowers: stems in a little water, leaves kept loosely covered. That’s exactly what a dedicated herb keeper does, and the OXO Good Grips GreenSaver Herb Keeper is a tidy version of the idea.
How it works
The listing describes a basket that sits inside the tub, with a water reservoir in the bottom. You fill the bottom with water and stand the herbs in the basket, so the stems get a drink while air circulates round the leaves. The lid keeps humidity at the right level rather than sealing everything in a soggy bag.
What I like on paper
- The basket is hinged and opens wide, so you can grab a few sprigs without upending the lot.
- It’s 1.8 quarts, and it’s shaped to sit on a fridge shelf or in the door.
- OXO say it suits sage, rosemary, thyme and mint, and it’s dishwasher safe, which matters because herb water gets grim if you leave it.
Worth knowing before you buy
It only earns its place if you buy fresh herbs regularly. If you use a pinch of parsley twice a year, a glass of water with a bag over the top does the same job. And tender herbs like basil generally prefer room temperature, so don’t expect miracles for those.
If you cook with fresh coriander, mint or chives every week and hate binning half a bunch, it’s a sensible, unfussy bit of kit. Check the OXO herb keeper on Amazon.
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