Tea Storage

Tea is a natural product that needs to be treated very carefully in order to preserve the various aromas and taste for as long as possible. It is generally recommended to brew tea fresh and to store it properly – regardless of whether you prefer black or green tea, herbal or fruit tea.

You should always store tea in a cool place to preserve its aromas and valuable substances. Moreover, the tea should be stored away from light and air-tight to prevent its aromas from evaporating or being degraded. Moreover, the tea should be stored away from light and air-tight to prevent its aromas from evaporating or being degraded. You can avoid all that by storing it in an air-tight container or a glass jar with a secure (screw-on) lid.

Green tea does not have a very long shelf life. The concentration of valuable plant substances decreases at a faster rate over time and the characteristic aromas also suffer when stored for too long. Especially high-quality green teas and semi-oxidised oolong teas are, therefore, best stored in the refrigerator, namely in an air-tight container so that the tea doesn’t absorb any unwanted odours.

As these teas are semi-oxidised, they react more intensely than other teas when exposed to atmospheric oxygen, which changes the taste and aromas the longer they are stored. So, you should not only store high-quality green tea in a cool place, but also in a container that is completely air-tight, such as a porcelain caddy with a rubber seal.