Tea is one of the world’s most popular beverages, and with this increasing popularity comes an increasing difficulty in sorting and organizing our tea. But don’t worry! This blog post will provide you with tips on how to store and organize your tea according to the type, as well as how to properly label it. Let’s get started!

Tea is one of my favorite drinks, and I start each morning with a warm cup that I drink while journaling. I believe that learning to appreciate tea can be a very therapeutic mindfulness practice. Soaking in the flavor of each brew is an effortless way to slow down and quiet your mind. If you want to learn this simple practice, I wrote another blog post about how to appreciate Chinese tea here.

How to Store Your Tea

The first important point is that we must have a designated place for our tea. This can be a designated cupboard, a box, or even just a shelf. The ideal way to store tea is clear glass jars as they are specifically designed to keep your tea fresh and easy to locate.

How to Sort Your Tea

Next, there are standard types of tea such as green tea, white tea, oolong tea, black tea, pu’erh tea or red tea. Of course, there are other types depending where you’re from. Varieties such as yerba mate, rooibos etc. are technically herbal infusions, meaning they go through an entirety different process or production form tea.

Remember, the different types of tea can be stored in the exact same way (in glass jars) but there are slight differences in how long they should be stored. For example, green tea can last up to a year while white tea can last up to six months.

With oolong, black and dark teas there is a vast range of different types that all come from different areas of the world. They all have different storage and serving instructions, so make sure you read the label before throwing out the packaging.

How to Label Your Tea

You guys know I love labeling! I’m all about proper labeling and it is the perfect way to organize tea. You can create an easy to read label with your smartphone or computer, and then print these labels using a printer. The key is to find a way to make it look clean and inviting, so that you’ll be able to read at a quick glance. As a bilingual household, I make all my labels in English & Chinese.

Fill the Labeled Tea Jars

Start by clearing your countertop surface to create your work area and have your empty jars ready. Then, simply pour the tea out of it’s original packaging into the jars, I use a tea-funnel here but a steady hand works just as well. Place these jars in a cool, dark, well ventilated place away from light or heat and moisture.

In conclusion, the most important methods for storing your tea is to store it in a cool, dry area away from light and moisture and make sure you know the length of expiration dates for each type of tea before purchasing. Keep in mind that storage conditions are just as important as the tea itself, so clear jars work best to preserve quality.

Happy Tea Sorting Friends! 🙂

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