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CAN expired tea make you sick?
Tea bags will be fine for at least a year in the pantry, but even long after that, they’re still safe to consume. They just might change colour or flavour. If your tea has an expiration date then it’s just for best quality, not safety
Can you use expired tea?
You can safely use pure tea past the date on the packaging. Be careful with the flavored types though. They might contain ingredients that could go bad and cause health problems. We do not suggest using fruit and herbal tea past expire date as well.
CAN expired tea hurt you?
Tea bags will be fine for at least a year in the pantry, but even long after that, they’re still safe to consume. They just might change colour or flavour. If your tea has an expiration date then it’s just for best quality, not safety
Can you get food poisoning from tea?
Can Tea Give You Food Poisoning? Yes. The bacteria that generally grow in tea that sits out too long, coliform bacteria, can give you food poisoning symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
How long does tea last after expiration date?
Tea bags will be fine for at least a year in the pantry, but even long after that, they’re still safe to consume. They just might change colour or flavour. If your tea has an expiration date then it’s just for best quality, not safety
Are teas good after expiration date?
In short, both tea leaves and tea bags retain good quality for about 6 to 12 months past the best-by date.
Can you drink tea past expiration date?
Tea bags will be fine for at least a year in the pantry, but even long after that, they’re still safe to consume. They just might change colour or flavour. If your tea has an expiration date then it’s just for best quality, not safety
How long can you drink tea after expiration date?
If the tea has been stored correctly away from light and moisture then it will be OK to consume however not at its best. Tea past its due date may manifest as having a stale dull taste, with little life to the brew. If however there is any doubt and mould is suspected please discard immediately.