Green tea – the importance of freshness

Because it undergoes minimal processing, green tea has a much shorter shelf-life than black tea. Some people say it should be consumed within 2 years of picking, I would say 6 months to maintain optimum flavor. The fresher the better! When buying green tea, it’s important that it has been kept in airtight packaging to prevent oxidation. Store it in an opaque, airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place. Buy it in small quantities so you can use it up before it goes past its best.

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