Unlike fine wine, tea doesn’t age gracefully (with the one exception to this being puerh tea, which gets better with age). This is one reason I always advise buy- ing small amounts of tea, or only what you know you’ll use in a given time. |
Even though the time between tea production, and shipping and receiving by tea sellers has been greatly reduced by air freight, most any tea you buy in the U.S. will have been stored for a time before sale.Luckily tea has a fairly low moisture content, so with proper storage it can stay fresh for up to a year in most cases. So, with a few storage tips you can preserve the flavor and quality of your tea until you’re ready to sit down and enjoy a fresh cup. The freshness of tea begins at the plantation, and |
When buying tea, make certain the packaging is airtight and properly sealed. Once home, it’s a good idea to transfer either loose tea or tea bags from a paper or cardboard package and into a tea caddy or airtight container. It’s okay to use metal, ceramic, or wood containers, as long as the lid is tight-fitting.You can also use clear glass containers with tight fitting lids, as long as they’re stored in a dark cupboard, as light can damage the leaves and affect quality. Some tea bags are sealed in foil packets which are fine if stored in a cool place, away from heat. Don’t refrigerate tea, as there’s always a measure tea is absolutely dry, flavored or scented teas togeth- Green teas, white, and yellow teas lose their fresh- So, just by following a few simple steps and storing your tea properly, you can always have a |