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How to Store Tea Properly at Home
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Dried tea looks like a long-lasting product, but it's actually one of the more delicate things in a kitchen. Tea leaf is porous — the very quality that helps it release flavour when brewed also makes it quick to absorb moisture, light, and even the smells around it.
Light, the Enemy of Colour and Flavour
Light, especially direct sunlight, gradually breaks down tea's colour and compounds. That's why the best storage container is an opaque tin or box, not a decorative glass jar — no matter how nice it looks. If you love a glass container, at least keep it well away from direct light.
Moisture
Moisture is tea's other enemy. It should be kept in a fully sealed container, away from the sink, stove, or any damp corner of the kitchen. Moisture doesn't just dull the flavour — over time it can also create the conditions for mould.
Odour
A less obvious point: tea absorbs surrounding smells too. Storing it next to strong spices, coffee, or even scented soap can gradually affect its true flavour. It's best kept on its own shelf, away from anything with a strong smell.
Where not to store tea, at a glance:
- Near a window or anywhere in direct sunlight
- Next to the sink, stove, or any damp corner of the kitchen
- Beside strong spices, coffee, or scented soap
- Inside the fridge or freezer
In the end, the advice is simple: keep tea in a sealed container, away from light, moisture and strong odours, at normal room temperature. With just these few habits, your tea stays as fresh at the last cup as it was on day one — whether it's Sehreh's Premium Black Tea or any other pack from the Sehreh factory.