Shipping & Care
From our door to yours, in one cold chain
Every tin travels the same route — packed to order, sealed cold, and shipped overnight from New York.
The Journey
Three steps, one night
I.
Packed in New York
Your tin is selected and packed the same day it ships — never pulled from long-held stock.
II.
Sealed cold
Each order travels in an insulated, temperature-controlled case designed to hold near-freezing temperatures for the full transit window.
III.
Overnight to your door
Delivery arrives the next morning. We recommend being present to receive it, or arranging a cold, shaded drop location.
Storage
Once it arrives
Refrigerate immediately at 28–32°F, ideally in the coldest part of your refrigerator rather than the door. An unopened tin from Vespera holds its quality for the best-by date printed on the base of the tin — typically two to three weeks from packing.
Once opened, we recommend enjoying the tin within two to three days, kept tightly sealed and nestled in ice between servings.
Serving
A few notes on presentation
Use mother-of-pearl
Metal spoons can affect the flavor. Serve with mother-of-pearl, horn, or glass.
Keep it cold
Nest the open tin in a bed of crushed ice throughout service to preserve texture.
Let it speak
Our tins are built to be tasted on their own before you reach for blinis or crème fraîche.