How to preserve tea: 10 essential tips

Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Its variety of flavours and medicinal properties make it a favourite choice for many people. However, it is essential to understand how to preserve tea properly. The way we preserve it can make all the difference in terms of freshness, taste and quality.

10 Tips on how to store tea properly

Learning how to preserve tea properly will allow you to enjoy this drink in the right way and benefit from all its properties. Here are ten essential tips:

Use a hermetically sealed container

The number one enemy of tea is oxygen. Contact with air can cause tea to lose its freshness and flavour. Storing tea in a hermetically sealed container, such as a sealed glass jar or a tea tin, will help keep it in optimal condition.

Choose opaque packaging

Light can also be harmful to tea, as it can break down its essential oils and reduce its flavour and aroma. Store your tea in opaque containers to protect it from direct light.

Avoid strong odours

Tea is like an odour sponge. It easily absorbs surrounding odours, which can alter its taste. Therefore, store tea away from spices, coffee or other foods with intense odours.

Keep a constant temperatura

Temperature changes can affect the quality of the tea. Avoid storing tea near heat sources, such as cookers or radiators, and ensure that the room temperature is constant. 

Fight against humidity

Humidity is another enemy of tea, as it can lead to mould growth and flavour degradation. Store your tea leaves in a cool and dry place.

No to the refrigerator

Although it may seem tempting to store tea in the refrigerator, this is not recommended. Tea can absorb odours from other foods, and the humidity in the refrigerator can damage the taste.

Label and date your packaging

Keep track of the types of tea and the date of purchase by labelling each container. This will help you keep track of the freshness of your tea varieties and identify when it is time to replace them.

Resealable tea bags

If you buy tea in bulk, invest in good quality resealable tea bags. Be sure to remove excess air before sealing to maintain freshness.

Protect from sunlight

Store your tea containers in a dark place or in opaque containers to protect them from direct sunlight, which can degrade the tea’s essential oils.

Find out about storage periods

Each type of tea has an optimal shelf life. For example, green tea is more delicate and should be consumed more quickly than black tea or pu-erh tea. Research the specific preservation guidelines for each variety you have.

Find quality teas with the best packaging at Raices de la Tierra

Knowing how to store tea properly is essential to preserve its freshness and flavour over time.

At Raices de la Tierra, you will find a wide range of teas and infusions 100% natural and without preservatives, enjoying great quality and preserving all their aroma and original properties. Our teas and infusions are packed inside a can to avoid oxidation. Thanks to the seal, oxygen cannot enter and the properties and flavour remain intact. It is also light and easy to transport anywhere taking up little space so that it can be enjoyed wherever you wish and is 100% reciclable.

Take a look at our varieties and enjoy the best tea. It is stored in the best way to preserve its flavour and benefits.