My Tea Storage at Home — tips to store your tea

Shanna Smith shares his new tea storage set-up in his new home, and considers what kinds of compromises to make, particularly when there isn't the space for following the best practices. Blog: ⁠https://spiriteadrinks.com/how-to-store-tea-at-home⁠ Why It’s Important to Store Tea Properly Properly storing tea is crucial. If tea is stored incorrectly, it will become stale or rancid and may accumulate impurities that affect its taste and pose a risk to your health.  However, the well-dried leaves are highly absorbent and can quickly soak up water in humid conditions. To prevent the tea from absorbing excess moisture, storing it in a clean, dry, airtight container is essential. Whether you prefer tea bags or loose tea storage leaves, Cunningham recommends storing both types similarly.