"Certain perishables can be sensitive to the excessive amount of heat produced in this zone - the aromatic oils in spices and coffee beans won't hesitate to say hasta la vista if subjected to prolonged heat. The steam and moisture rising upwards can also warp recipe book pages, turn your paper towels clumpy, and impact the surface of your wooden cutting boards."
"As convenient as it might be to have your go-to essentials stored within hand's reach, the cons outweigh the pros for some items. Whether you are looking to minimize kitchen accidents or retain the potency of your favorite ingredients, these are the items you'll never be caught storing above the stove. Spices While your spices might have dropped an aromatic bomb on your senses when you first purchased them, choosing to store them within arm's reach near the stove comes at a hefty price."
Many unused kitchen spaces offer storage potential, but areas above the stove expose items to heat, steam, and spill hazards. Heat degrades aromatic oils in spices and coffee, reducing flavor and potency. Steam and humidity can warp recipe books, make paper towels clumpy, and damage wooden cutting boards. Reaching over an open flame to grab items increases the risk of burns and spills. Salt resists heat better than other seasonings, but most spices and other perishables suffer from temperature fluctuations and moisture if stored above the stove.
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