Tea storage

Tea is a natural product that should be handled very gently so that the different aromas and taste are preserved for as long as possible. In general, it is therefore recommended to always brew tea fresh and store it properly – regardless of whether you prefer black or green tea, herbal or fruit tea.

Tea should generally always be stored cold in order to protect the flavors and valuable substances it contains. The tea should also be protected from light and as air-tight as possible when stored so that it does not lose its flavors or so that the flavors are not affected. In addition, you should make sure that the tea leaves cannot absorb any foreign odors, such as from spices or coffee. You can prevent this by storing the tea in a sealable tin or a glass with a tight-fitting (screw-on) lid.

Green tea does not store well for long. This is because its content of valuable plant substances decreases faster over time and the characteristic flavors suffer when stored for a long time. Particularly high-quality green tea and low oxidation oolong teas are therefore best stored in the refrigerator, namely in an aroma protection packaging, so that the tea does not absorb other odors.

Since these teas are only low oxidized, they respond more intensively than other teas to the effect of atmospheric oxygen, which is noticed in the changed taste and aromas the longer they are stored. High quality green tea should therefore not only be stored cold, but also always in a container that seals absolutely air-tight, such as in a decorative container with a rubber seal.