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Tea Chronicles: How long can Tea be stored?

Tea Chronicles: How long can Tea be stored?

 

Tea as such does not get spoilt. It loses flavor. If stored well [please refer to anandinihimalayatea.com/blogs/tea-whisperer/tea-chronicles-how-do-i-store-tea ] they could last for couple of years if not more. I remember tasting the first flush teas from Manjhee Valley Tea Estate along with the founder of Palais de The, Mr.Delmas, the 2008 First flush tea couple of years ago. It came as a very pleasant surprise to both how the tea had matured in taste and aroma. This depend
s on the impeccable manufacturing method and after the tea has been sorted, how well it...


Tea Chronicles: How to store Tea?

Tea Chronicles: How to store Tea?

 

Tea is hygroscopic. This means that Tea has the ability to absorb the moisture that is there in the air. In short, moisture is the worst enemy of tea. Hence it is highly crucial that you store the Tea in an airtight, opaque, non plastic container. Avoid keeping it close to a water boiler, refrigerator or a dish washer. 

It is important to store it in a dark place away from direct sunlight. Avoid keeping the tea near heat sources such as oven or hob / stove. Heat exposure will ruin...