Would it work to store tea bags that are not individually packaged (such as Celestial Seasonings)? Or would they get dusty, go stale, or lose flavor?
146431
To be honest, you will probably always be better off storing loose tea or I'm wrapped teabags in a container that seals hermetically.
146432
In theory there should be no difference. The box itself wasn't dusty, nor did it have a scent/flavor to impart to the tea
146433
i think it would be fine. i have some in there. it doesn't get dusty for me. i doubt they would lose flavor either. they are just spices.
146434
They won't get dusty, as the lid keeps them covered. But, the box is not airtight, so they might still loose flavor. Once I get my second one of these, I'll be putting my celestial bags in Ziplocs and then putting them in there.
146435
I think it would depend upon how much tea that you use. If you go through a lot, probably not a problem. Some tea bags still come packed in paper, even. If I was adding new bagged tea without wrappers, I would probably wrap it in a baggie until the rest of that type was used.
146436
I wouldn't, as I believe unbaged teas are better in tons or sealed containers otherwise it might lose its flavores
1321079
Not very much. I buy my tea in 1 lb bags and silly me I thought this would handle it being 16oz and all but my husband told me its not the 16 oz I was thinking lol! Anyway, I like them. They are airtight. I used them and filled them with the tea that I use everyday and kept the other in the bag and so I don't have to open it as often. My way of thinking is that it will stay fresher longer. Still looking for a canister that will actually hold a pound. I either get some like these, too small, or the flour canister, too big. If you find one let me know. ;)
1687935
I have one of those little fridges and it fits on the shelf if you have it all the way down. Tea stays fresh for what seems to be a good week if not more (i let some go 4 weeks and then only noticed a slight distaste).
497869
The storage areas is broken into 3 compartments. I actually keep tea bags in one compartment and then put coffee pods in the other 2 (caf and decaf). It is versatile and I think you could put anything in the compartments from tea to sugar packets to napkins or spices or whatever you use plenty of in the kitchen and want to keep handy.
1877969
Seems like everyone else answered the steeping question. As for storage, I keep mine sealed in the bag and it stays fresh.
191505
I guess you could store tea bags in it. It is really designed for k cups. No, it has a solid bottom. There are no holes, it is not open underneath.
2250340
I bought it for my husband & he uses tea bags. Hasn't even used the mesh basket for loose leaf tea. I don't think the mesh basket is tight enough to hold a powder tea in. Maybe you could but the powdered tea in cheese cloth & then in the mesh basket?
749518
Kind of depends on the tea bags. You'd have to squish them down in the pod so you could close the drawer. The ones like Lipton with the paper probably wouldn't work well but regular ones should.
1237120
My experience has been for short term storage it would be okay, but I don't believe the bags are completely airtight. I have had crackers and other things go stale when stored for long periods of time which tells me some moisture migrates through the plastic.
450676
I store mine as I do good loose leaf tea, in a sealed airtight container at room temperature away from heat or direct sunlight. I hope this helps.
498953
I have not tried to put tea bags in it, only loose tea. It easily fits about 1.25 to 1.5 tablespoons of loose tea.
1326073
I would be very careful of storing tea in the fridge or freezer- tea absorbs the odors of the items surrounding it, which can be extremely unpleasant depending on what you had it sitting next to. Also, if it absorbs any moisture, it may rot. The best way to store tea is in an airtight container in a dark, dry corner/nook/spot in your pantry or cupboard.
459272
I have not tried storing it in the fridge or freezer. I use this tea a lot but the bag still lasts for months. I do not notice any decrease in quality. The bag is foil but does not reseal well. I pour some out into an airtight metal canister and then reseal the big bag with packing tape until I use what is in my small can.
1670541
Yes ma'am. I would wash them every month + every time you put something new in the canisters. With cookies & tea bags, my advice for you is to put a paper towel on the bottom of the two. That way you wouldn't have to worry about sticky messes or if one of the tea bags busts open. You also want to make sure with how often you clean them keeps pests & rodents away! You wouldn't have to necessarily WASH just wipe down with a wash cloth.
2052987
If these are made of the same material as those " silk" teabags, I heard they are not safe to use. , I will follow up if I can find a link. Won't kill you immediately of course but who needs food stuff soaked in more plastic?[ This answers feature should allow us to subscribe to questions.]
983965
I think that would work fine. They are made to keep things fresh. Keeping it in a bag would definitely help keep it more fresh.
1753521
I don't know. I am keeping some in a clasp/seal jar and some in the original bag over the vented stove. I don't think the tea's going to go stale as I will drink in within a year or two. Because tea is already dried, I really don't see it as going stale if kept cool and dry. Check expert web sites.