I know the boxes are wrapped but if I drink one cup a day, do i really want 480 days of tea on the shelf? Fresh is best?
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We use 20 cups per week, in your case this may not be good. Fresh tea always has nice flavor.
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they do have a long shelf life....I've never had any trouble in that respect.....
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The boxes I bought had 18 teabags in them so I assume you are right. I bought the Lemongrass decaffeinated which is very good.
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That is a ton of tea, indeed! I never tried to refrigerate dried tea so I can't say how well it will be preserved. What I typically do is separate a quantity I am likely to use within a month or so, then reseal the large bag and store it in a dry and cool place.
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You must purchase your own tea. It is a beautifully crafted but empty, divided box. It is perfect for our "public room" where tea is available on a self-serve basis. You can arrange the teas by variety and have something for everyone. Each compartment holds about 18 individually wrapped sachets of tea--probably more depending upon how you arrange them.
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I froze the bulk of the package, and previous purchase kept for over a year. I keep about 20 in a jar at a time, in my desk, and will split in half lengthwise to add to coffee. It works for me, and seems fresh until all sticks are consumed. Hope this answer helps.
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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.
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You are buying this tea in bulk, it is pretty light - I haven't bought any other teas from Coffee bean except peppermint, I usually buy my loose tea from Teavana, but it is about the size of a shoe box. It will last you a while!
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I ordered this awhile back...can't remember when. Label on actual package says: "Best when used by Nov 7, 2013". However, I have ordered this box containing 2 large bags twice in the past and they have lasted over a year. I wouldn't worry: It's dried fruit. f you're concerned, maybe you should freeze them. But I certainly would not worry about this. Dried fruit lasts for years...or eternity.
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put mine in an air tight container as soon as I receive it, and with my whole family hot tea drinkers it don't last long enough to ever get stale.its soooo good.
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Each box is wrapped and inside is lined w heavy paper. Teabags are individual packets but they aren't wrapped like Lipton teas in those white paper packs. Been buying this for a while and it stays quite fresh.
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A date put on by manufacturer. Not required by Government nor does it have any scientific basis for it. Each manufacturer puts dates on their products that they feel is the best for their products freshness. I've use teas a year or more beyond the date and it was just great.
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I've just placed a new order which I've not received yet; but on what I ordered the very first time (of which I'm on the last 15 bags) has it's expiration date showing July 2014 - I know it's been over 6 months ago that I purchased the item, and I don't drink a cup every day although sometimes I drink 2 cups a day which makes up the days I don't drink any. I think there's plenty of shelve time before this item would expire if you enjoy drinking one cup every day or even every two or three days or more for that matter - pretty safe in my opinion.
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I use a pint of water per package. I am sure it is cheaper to buy bulk but I find the packets convenient.But hey, I am one of those who use tea bags rather than loose tea (smile).
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My last box was the same. I think Amazon must have made a mistake. Hope they can get you the right thing. There is really no other tea quite like it.
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I've been a fan of Market Spice Tea for over 20 years. Here's what I do. Get a quart or larger glass or terracotta container w/ an air tight lid. Keep that on you counter top. Keep the rest in the freezer. Looking at the other comments, I see that's what they suggest.
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I do yes. I want fresh tea. The potency I would also assume helps with lactation.
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I bought two 4 pound packages in January 2014. I refrigerate the opened bag, and the unopened bags are stored in my cooler basement. The bags have a 'sell by' date of 12/12/15 and do indicate that it keeps best refrigerated or frozen, but I think as long as they are not opened, they should be fine on shelf. Considering how long they might sit on a retailer's shelf, I think regular storage is fine as long as used by sell by date. I have not had any problems with this approach, and consume about one bag per month.