Store Your Spiced Tea Right! Here's How…

How does a regular Indian family start their normal day?

A pot of chai boiling on the stove and bubbles rising above it along with a strong aroma taking over all your senses. “Chai.” It never fails to elate us,with its aroma infusing the air and spreading a refreshingly fragrant message of its arrival.

But as we see it today, chai has undergone a lot of changes in the 5000 years of Indian and Asian civilisation to become our all-time favourite beverage. Many ancient cultures used spices combined with water to create medicinal infusions and treatments. The earliest variant closest to chai was in the form of Kadha. It was only in the 1800s that this all-season beverage was mixed with black tea leaves, milk and sweetener which today is referred to as ‘masala chai.’

Interesting? You can read more about the history of masala chai in an earlier blog.

Why does storing tea matter?

We have all come across cases where our tea has tasted a bit off or stale at times. Though tea doesn’t expire, storing it improperly can easily alter the overall flavour and aroma.

Moreover, the shelf life of every tea is very different. It depends on various aspects like the type of tea and how it was produced and how it is stored. For instance, white or green tea has the shortest lifespan and can be used for up to a year if handled well. On the other hand, flavoured teas with lemon, herbs or spices can last from six months to a year. And darker teas like oolong or black tea can last for 1-2 years or even more.

Now that we know how much spiced tea or any other tea can last, let's understand how to store it properly to make it last longer. You can also buy spiced tea online from our store!

1. Store tea in airtight jars

Tea is hygroscopic meaning it is prone to absorb moisture from the air and release its flavour when exposed to moisture. As the creators of the best online tea in India, we suggest storing tea in a dry environment away from moisture or damp areas.

To restrict exposure, teas should always be stored in an airtight container or bag, flask, metal case and even wooden box. When storing in a bag make sure that it is resealable. When using a jar, tin, stainless steel or ceramic are recommended as materials for the jars. The best containers are usually airtight metal ones.

2. Store tea away from light and heat

Light exposure can degrade your tea and impact its freshness and quality. Light and heat speed up the oxidation process and hence significantly affects the taste and quality of tea. A clear canister may make your tea look pretty but direct exposure to sunlight or heat from stove top and ovens can bleach the tea and even result in a metallic taste.

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Varie-Tea of CHAI on the Best Online Tea Store in India

Everyone knows about Indians and their eternal love for TEA! For others, the human body has a majority percentage of water, but in the case of Indians, we have chai running in our veins. It doesn’t matter what time or place it is, for tea, it’s always a yes from us!

So, how does this one drink suit everyone’s taste and become a national phenomenon? It is all because of the VARIETY! Tea comes in several flavours and can be prepared in different ways to suit everyone’s taste and liking. Wagh Bakri, India’s most trusted tea brand which also has one of the best online tea stores in India, is here to enlighten you with tea variations present online for you to enjoy every sip.

But first…Know where it comes from!

All the types of tea coming up in the blog come from one tea plant! Camellia Sinensis, an evergreen shrub that may grow up to sixty feet in the wild. Its leaves and leaf buds are the parts that eventually wind up in a cup of tea. Similar to wine, where the tea is cultivated, the climate, soil conditions and how the leaves are processed determine the flavour it gets. Now let’s see what kind of varieties we have for you to buy tea online!

The premium original TEA!

Let’s start with the classic blend. The quintessential Indian tea, made from strong CTC (Cut, tear, curl) tea and milk, is infused with a sweetness. The fine quality tea leaves are specially handpicked from selected quality gardens and give a strong taste to the milky and sweet tea. 

This classic flavour combination has stood the test of time. The warm taste of this tea, which is available all year long, has been winning hearts all over Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Maharashtra, Goa, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh as well. Almost every tea brand has this classic blend in their collection. Wagh Bakri offers region-specific blends for supreme consumer satisfaction. And all these teas are available to buy online on ecommerce tea website buytea.com

Black tea

This is the strongest and most oxidised tea in the tea family. A simple drink made using tea leaves or powder and no milk. It can be prepared using sweetener or without it too. It has a mellow aroma and a brisk taste. The tea is very healthy and rich in antioxidants which boosts heart health and helps energise instantly.

It is super easy to prepare one cup of black tea. Just boil some water, add tea leaves to it and boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove the tea from the flame and keep it closed for just another few minutes for the flavours to steep in. Add sugar if you like and strain the tea into a cup. Serve hot!

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