The storage of green tea can only be successful if done wisely and skillfully. This is because it is possible for tea to go bad in the event that it comes in contact with other odors. One of the rules of tea storage is that you should never expose them to light. Never store tea in a clear glass container; else it would lead to loss of its freshness and aroma. However, ceramics and glass have proven to be reliable containers for tea storage. Also, endeavor to store tea in containers that are just large enough for the amount of tea. If too large, it would lead to tea undergoing oxidation. This applies to foil bag storage option, too. Once you take the measure you want off of the foil bag, try squeezing out some air so the bag is just enough to hold the remaining portion of tea. It is important that every container for tea is sealed tightly to avoid moisture inclusion.
Never Store tea with Other Materials As it Tends to Pick Odors
It is not a good idea to store tea in thing like refrigerators. This is because storage in refrigerators could lead to it picking odors of other materials or even being exposed to moisture. However, if stored at the right temperature (30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit) with a good wrapping to act as a seal, your tea could even stay for more than 5 months without losing freshness. You can only froze tea if your packing technique is reliable; else, you shouldn’t try doing so.
Never expose your dry tea leaves to a boiling kettle. It is possible for humidity to get trapped by the tea leaves. And that isn’t good for you. In addition, make sure the kitchen utensils you use in taking your measure of tea is as dry as possible. This is certainly important as even a drop of water into your tea can change the taste drastically.
To promote safety, it is wise you purchase small amount of tea- say between 2-4 ounces- at a time. That could certainly give you between 15 to 30 cups of perfectly brewed tea. You can also make use of teabags, too. Teabags can be used over and over again with every usage coming tasty. Since tea leaves can be used on more than one occasion, it stands to reason that you can get a lot more brewed tea from a little dried leaf.
It is a known fact that smaller green tea leaves do weigh more than their larger counterpart. This in turn leads to having fewer leaves in your home. Just in case you can, you should make use of food scale to weigh the amount of tea you want to take than using a teaspoon. This also helps in eliminating issues like having a small amount of water from spoon getting into the tea. As you begin with the recommended quantity, you would later understand the amount suitable for your nourishment and enjoyment.
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