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>>8894630

Just noticed this question.

I use stainless steel canisters covered in wazome washi paper. They're not air-tight, but nothing really is unless it's actually sealed, but it's just about as close as you can get.

My favourite way to store tea is in its original packaging. If I can fit the packaging in a canister, I do it. I prefer buying tea sold in resealable bags for this reason.

When you take tea out of its original packaging, whatever else you put it in will absorb some the tea's moisture, essential oils and fragrance -- not good. That's the stuff you want in your tea liquor, not sticking to the inside of a container or dispersing throughout the air. This is why if you can avoid taking it out of the packaging, your tea will stay fresher significantly longer.

Don't keep your tea in the fridge unless it's unopened. Avoid freezing tea. When you want to use some tea that has been refrigerated, leave it at room temperature for 24 hours first. Finally, keep tea away from strong smells, which the tea will readily absorb, particularly if it's unroasted.