Does green tea go bad?

Table of Contents:

1. Does green tea go bad?
2. How long is brewed green tea good for?
3. What happens if you drink expired tea?
4. What does green tea do to your body?
5. Why can't you drink green tea on an empty stomach?
6. Can drinking green tea on an empty stomach make you sick?

Does green tea go bad?

Green tea is usually appreciated for its freshness, so if you really want to enjoy it, use it within 6 months of purchasing. However, if stored properly, it can be good for more than a year. The proof that tea leaves don't expire if stored properly is that every type of tea can be aged – including green.

How long is brewed green tea good for?

When your tea is ready, turn the bottle upside down a couple of times before serving to get the full flavor. You can also leave your tea in the fridge overnight to enjoy it the next morning. Cold-brewed tea stays fresh for up to three days in the fridge.

What happens if you drink expired tea?

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.

What does green tea do to your body?

Green tea has been shown to improve blood flow and lower cholesterol. A 2013 review of many studies found green tea helped prevent a range of heart-related issues, from high blood pressure to congestive heart failure. What's good for the heart is usually good for the brain; your brain needs healthy blood vessels, too.

Why can't you drink green tea on an empty stomach?

Drinking green tea on an empty stomach in the morning can cause bad effects on the liver because of its high content of catechins. Green tea has compounds called catechins, so the amount of green tea consumed must be controlled. The higher concentration of catechins can cause liver damage.

Can drinking green tea on an empty stomach make you sick?

02/6​Stomach ache, constipation and nausea Green tea has tannins that can increase the acid in the stomach leading to stomach ache. Excessive acid in the stomach can make one feel nauseous.