shindeco
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CasaBlancaChuck said:Okay, you've inspired me to go to the kitchen and brew up a cup...but wait, what do you like with your tea...honey, sugar, milk, cream...or, without any complications? Does it depend on the tea and the preference of the imbiber? My Scottish grandparents always added cream and sugar which made tea enjoyable to me, even as a child. Does tea have a "shelf life"? Should it be stored in a moist environment to prevent dry out? I've brewed bone dry tea with no apparent ill effect.
It does have a shelf life but it lasts for quite a long time. It should be stored in an air-tight container; definitely don't want it in a moist environment, that would cause it to mold! Try not to keep it too close to coffee or spices as it will absorb the flavours (unless you like flavoured tea...)
I drink it straight up, personally. Tea is very "forgiving"; you can add whatever seems right for you.