Leaf Tea Longevity

[homedeeth]

I was abit eager in Whittards about a year ago and purchased 4 lots of leaf tea. I haven't managed to get through them yet and the best before date is looming (October) will the tea go 'off'? Or will the taste and strength remain for a while longer. I don't really want to get rid of it but there's still load to drink!!

[janbee]

Don't get rid of it. I got a Whittards gift set a few years ago and I kept most of the teas for at least a year. By the way, loose leaf teas, ALWAYS taste much better don't they? Messier, yes but much better. Enjoy xx

[chris1957au]

It doesn't go ''off'' like milk would, but it will slowly loose it's flavour hence a ''Best before date'' instead of a use by date.

[heathfield]

This might help...

http://www.eatbydate.com/drinks/coffee-tea-shelf-life/tea-shelf-life-expiration-date/

[cecil39]

as long as its kept dry and sealed it should be fine, to use it up a bit quicker try making tea breads, there are recipes on the web.