Discover tips for storing green tea to retain health properties and freshness of product.
Green tea must be stored tightly sealed and in a cool, dark and dry place.
Do not refrigerate as the tea will assume the various aromas of other foods, be affected by the humidity and the constant change in temperature as you remove it to make each brew will damage the tea.
Use special wooden jars, tin or china or dark bags.
Never leave the spoon in the jar when making a brew as the tea will react chemically and alter the taste.
Never use soapy water to wash the container as the tea will take on the different aromas.
Always reseal the container carefully after making each brew.
Due to the higher levels of antioxidants in green tea than in black tea, it will remain fresh for longer, sometimes up to eighteen months if stored correctly.
Store only one variety in the container.
Proper storage of green tea will retain both the freshness of the product and the health properties contained in the tea.
