Does West Lake Longjing Tea have a shelf life?

West Lake Longjing tea has a shelf life, and the shelf life of Longjing tea is about 12 months.

However, due to the different packaging methods of various manufacturers, the specific shelf life is on the product packaging. It is no longer recommended to drink expired Longjing tea, which may have deteriorated and may cause physical discomfort. But the expired Longjing tea can be wrapped in gauze and put in the wardrobe for deodorization.

Matters needing attention in storage of West Lake Longjing tea

West Lake Longjing tea contains high molecular palm enzymes and terpenoids, which are very active and unstable, and can absorb odor widely. Therefore, the valuables should be separated in the storage of West Lake Longjing tea. West Lake Longjing tea has strong hygroscopicity and moisture regain. When West Lake Longjing tea is stored, the relative humidity is 60%. When it exceeds 70%, mildew spots will occur due to moisture absorption, and then acidification will occur.