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brendo brendo
 
M$1 June 30, 2009 07:11 AM

Is there actually a use-by date for loose-leaf tea or does it stay the same/get better with age?

I have a jar and an unopened package of Flowery Orange Pekoe grade Darjeeling tea which are about 10 years old, I just brewed a cup from the jar and I'm not dead yet so I assume it's ok - it still tasted good, and I've heard of pu-erh "cakes" being aged, but I wasn't sure about regular loose leaf black tea.
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pawsalmigh... pawsalmigh...
 
 June 30, 2009 12:53 PM | view on twitter
There is not a certain expiry date, however it's best used within a year of purchase, and best kept in an air tight container! Time does not make it better. Enjoy!
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emmylou emmylou
 
June 30, 2009 03:06 PM | view on twitter
If anything, the tea will get weaker or stale tasting with age as the aromatic compounds break down. You shouldn't be worried about it making you sick. I am not a doctor.

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cheapgamer cheapgamer
 
June 30, 2009 04:41 PM | view on twitter
I recently watched the Tea episode of Alton Brown's show he suggested a shelf life of approx. 1 year if I remember correctly, after that it may impact taste.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/good-eats/true-brew-2-mr-tea/index.html

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