How long will the teas stay fresh?
Our teas are double-bagged for freshness, to ensure a long shelf life without loss of quality. Shelf life varies depending on how and where teas are stored: heat and humidity shorten the shelf life of teas. It is best to store them in a cool, dry place. Generally, our teas stay fresh for 18 months, without loss of quality. Beyond that, there is really no “expiration” date, the tea will just not have quite as strong a flavor (i.e, you may need to use 1.5 or 2 teaspoons to get the same flavor you would previously have gotten with one teaspoon). It is not necessary to store our teas in the refrigerator or freezer; a regular kitchen cabinet will do fine. Since teas are susceptible to strong scents and aromas, try to store them either in the plastic bags inside the bags/boxes in which they came or in an airtight tin canister, away from strong-smelling spices.
