How long is the shelf life of tea? How long can tea be kept without expiring?

Tea is one of the three major beverages in the world and is deeply loved by people. Most Chinese people who grew up in the birthplace of tea love to drink tea, so it is important for us to understand the shelf life of tea.

How long is the shelf life of tea?

Generally speaking, the shelf life of sealed tea can reach 12 to 24 months, but this also varies from tea to tea. For example, Yunnan Pu'er tea is better the longer it is stored, and it can be drunk even for ten years.

“Tea is easily contaminated” means that the aroma of tea can be easily contaminated by other things, so it is best not to store it together with other things, especially those with strong odors.

Tea leaves are prone to moisture absorption, and loose tea leaves are easier to store than tea leaves in bags. However, the shelf life of different types of tea leaves varies. The newer the green tea, the better, so it is generally not older than the season. Tea that is older than the season tastes worse and becomes less valuable. However, black tea, Pu'er tea and other tea leaves become more fragrant as they age, and storage for three to five years will not affect their quality. Tea has many health functions, and drinking tea appropriately as a healthy lifestyle has been accepted by most people.

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