How long is tea effective? A guide to freshness and potency
                                
                                
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                                Tea's flavor and nutritional value can degrade over time, with less-oxidized green teas losing their freshness faster than black teas. So, how long is tea effective, and what can a tea lover do to preserve its desirable qualities before they diminish?