Tag: Expired tea safety

According to food safety experts, the "best by" date on tea is an indicator of peak quality, not safety. So, how expired can you drink tea depends on its storage and whether it shows signs of spoilage, with most dried teas remaining safe for a long time past the printed date.

According to tea experts, most tea does not become unsafe to drink after its 'best by' date, but its flavor and aroma significantly decline. So, is it safe to drink 10 year old tea, or should you throw it out? The answer depends heavily on how it was stored.