Brewed tea is best consumed within a short time after steeping as it may lose its flavor and aroma over time.
Brewed tea is not only a tasty and aromatic drink, but also a source of beneficial substances for our body. However, to get the most benefit from your tea, you need to know how to brew and store it properly.
The shelf life of brewed tea depends on its type, temperature and storage conditions. In general, it is recommended to drink tea within 10-15 minutes after brewing, when it is still hot and has not lost its properties. If the tea has cooled or stood for more than 2 hours, it may become tasteless, lose its aroma and antioxidants, and also become an environment for the development of bacteria and fungi, so it is better not to drink such tea, but to throw it away. Especially it concerns green teawhich oxidizes and deteriorates faster.
Black tea and puer can be stored a little longer – up to 30 minutes, but no more. If you want to preserve the brewed tea for a longer period, you can put it in the refrigerator, where it will remain fresh for 12 hours. However, before drinking, such tea must be warmed to a comfortable temperature, but not boiled, so as not to destroy the vitamins.
If you decide to store brewed tea in the refrigerator, there are general recommendations.
Black tea Can be stored in the refrigerator for 24 hours. It should be warmed before use.
Green tea
Usually keeps in the refrigerator for about 6-8 hours. Remember that green tea is sensitive to heat, light and oxygen, so store it in a glass or stainless steel container with a tight-fitting lid.
Many
herbal teas can also be stored in the refrigerator for a day.
Also, do not brew tea too many times, as it loses its taste and quality. It is better to brew tea in small portions of 20-50 ml per person and pour water over the same tea leaves 3-5 times. This way you can enjoy all the benefits of brewed tea without harming your health.
Let us remind you that strong tea can have both positive and negative effects on human health.
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Author: Anastasia Yugova
2023-11-13 16:59:42
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