Tea — Beverages — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Tea (3 source variants).
United States · USDA FoodKeeper
Beverages. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
bags
Tea,bags,bag
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — from purchase | 18–36 months |
| Pantry — after opening | 6–12 months |
instant
Tea,instant
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — from purchase | 2–3 years |
| Pantry — after opening | 6–12 months |
loose
Tea,loose
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — from purchase | 2 years |
| Pantry — after opening | 6–12 months |
| Freezer — general — note only | No numeric time specifiedMatcha tea is the only tea that can be frozen after opening. |
Important: FoodKeeper supplies general storage guidance, not a promise that food is safe until a calculated date. The actual temperature, handling, packaging use-by dates and possible recalls may override any interval. Freezer periods generally concern best quality.
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