Preserving the Life of the Leaves

Storage is a challenge tea drinkers have struggled with for as long as Camellia sinensis has been part of our lives. Dark teas like puer were aged in smoky kitchen rafters in China for centuries. Wooden chests lined with lead were used to transport shipments on long sea voyages. During the Victorian era, the British stored their tea in ornate caddies under lock and key

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Nicole has shared her love for the leaf on Tea For Me, Please blog since 2008. Every week you can expect to see reviews of specialty teas and related products, informative articles, reports on important events, and more. Her focus is on unflavored, unblended true teas (those made from Camellia Sinensis).

2 Comments

  1. PetitTherapist
    on September 14, 2016 at 4:32 pm •Reply

    Thanks for this lovely advice! Very informative. I think I have been storing my tea safely… 🙂

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