The Best Way to Keep Instant Tea

Instant tea can be made without boiling water or steeping a bag.

Instant tea is simply freeze dried brewed tea that is ready to drink with the addition of warm or cold water. Many instant teas are artificially flavored or sweetened to enhance their flavor. All the moisture is removed from brewed tea to create tiny granules of instant tea. The best way to store instant tea is to keep it away from all sources of moisture. Keep your instant tea dry and ready to use by storing it in a well sealed container.

Things You'll Need

• Air-tight glass or plastic container
• Measuring spoon
• Masking tape
• Permanent marker

Instructions

1. Pour the contents of the jar, packet or can of instant tea into a clean and dry, glass or plastic air-tight container.

2. Place a measuring spoon on top of the instant tea granules and fully seal the air-tight container.

3. Add a label to the air-tight container by affixing a three inch strip of masking tape and writing the name or flavor of instant tea along with the expiration or "best if used by" date from the original packaging.

4. Store the sealed container of instant tea in a cool, dark and dry place like a pantry or cabinet shelf.

Tips & Warnings

• Try making your own instant tea blends by combining flavor powders from other drink mix varieties.

References

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