Remove leaves, flowers or seeds from stems. Keep pieces as large as possible, as smaller pieces loose their flavor faster. Place herbs in airtight containers as soon as possible, with minimal air, and label with name of herb and date. Store herbs in a dark place to maintain flavor and color. Freezing Herbs Freezing herbs is a great way to preserve culinary herbs for cooking at a later date.
Frozen herbs are closer to fresh herbs than dried herbs.
To begin, pick leaves and place in small ziplock bags or plastic jars. Remove as much air as possible and freeze immediately. You could also place herbs in a blender with a small amount of water, and process. Place in ice cube trays, and freeze. Once frozen, transfer cubes to baggies and keep in the freezer.