How to Store Green Tea to Keep Fresh
Go for quality., Buy early spring., Seal in polyfoil laminate., Avoid freezing-cold room., Consume within 2 months., Use cold storage wisely., Open chilled pouches slowly., Do not re-freeze.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go for quality.
Well-made tea lasts longer.
It has undergone high heat fixation process that kills tea enzymes.
It should be dried to to 2% to 3% moisture level. -
Step 2: Buy early spring.
The best green tea is harvested from February to April.
Buy early spring and enjoy them for the rest of the year. , Make sure your vendor uses a heat sealed polyfoil laminate.
It is the only air-tight container.
Other containers such as polythene bags, Ziploc bags and tea tins are not truly airtight. , Once you open your sealed pouch, store in a cool, dark cupboard, in a part of the house where temperature is fairly even.
Temperature change can induce water inside the tea container. , As your container is not likely to be truly airtight, try to consume it as soon as possible, preferably within 2 months. , Unopened pouches may be stored in a fridge or freezer.
Temperature cycles can cause ice crystals and "freezer burn" to form.
The ideal fridge is a chest freezer, as cold air stays below when the lid is opened.
Insulate pouches in a box. , Wait for it to warm to room temperature before opening.
This will prevent air moisture from condensing. , Once you have opened your sealed pouches, do not keep them in a freezer.
This is because the tea will be somewhat damp, and re-freezing and the subsequent thawing will dampen it even further. -
Step 3: Seal in polyfoil laminate.
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Step 4: Avoid freezing-cold room.
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Step 5: Consume within 2 months.
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Step 6: Use cold storage wisely.
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Step 7: Open chilled pouches slowly.
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Step 8: Do not re-freeze.
Detailed Guide
Well-made tea lasts longer.
It has undergone high heat fixation process that kills tea enzymes.
It should be dried to to 2% to 3% moisture level.
The best green tea is harvested from February to April.
Buy early spring and enjoy them for the rest of the year. , Make sure your vendor uses a heat sealed polyfoil laminate.
It is the only air-tight container.
Other containers such as polythene bags, Ziploc bags and tea tins are not truly airtight. , Once you open your sealed pouch, store in a cool, dark cupboard, in a part of the house where temperature is fairly even.
Temperature change can induce water inside the tea container. , As your container is not likely to be truly airtight, try to consume it as soon as possible, preferably within 2 months. , Unopened pouches may be stored in a fridge or freezer.
Temperature cycles can cause ice crystals and "freezer burn" to form.
The ideal fridge is a chest freezer, as cold air stays below when the lid is opened.
Insulate pouches in a box. , Wait for it to warm to room temperature before opening.
This will prevent air moisture from condensing. , Once you have opened your sealed pouches, do not keep them in a freezer.
This is because the tea will be somewhat damp, and re-freezing and the subsequent thawing will dampen it even further.
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