The best way to store the tea is to place it in a spot avoiding direct contact with the sun,
hot temperatures, humidity, and strong smells. Room temperature is fine.
For best results, in between uses roll up the bag holding the tea, clip it closed, and store
it on its own or in its can.
For matcha cans, if you are a frequent matcha drinker (around once per day), you can pour the
powder from the bag into the can for convenience. Otherwise, we recommend rolling the bag shut
and storing it inside the can.
The best-before date for unopened Ippodo tea is written on the QR code sticker on the package
in a YYYY.MM.DD format, and is around 6 months from the packaging date. After opening the
package, consume the tea soon (within around 1 month) for the freshest flavor and aroma.
There is no hard expiration date for our teas. Keep in mind that even unopened tea will lose
its freshness steadily after the 6-month best-before period. For freshness, we often recommend
opening and consuming one package at a time.
If you have tea that you would like to use beyond the 6-month best-before date, we suggest
putting it in the freezer until later. When you are ready to use it, take it out of the
freezer, and let it sit at room temperature until it is adjusted, for around 5 hours. (This
way, the condensation has evaporated and the tea has acclimated.) Then, open the package and
use the tea normally. After opening, do not return to the freezer; just use normally and store
at room temperature.
