Is it safe to drink Lipton green tea (tea bag) that has a production date of November 2018?

Is it safe to drink Lipton green tea (tea bag) that has a production date of November 2018? - Tea cup with mint leaves

I have Lipton green tea that has a production date: October 2018. The box has 4 plastic bags, each contain 20 tea bags inside. Haven't open any of it...Is it safe to consume? If yes, when is the best time to consume a green tea? Thanks in advance...



Best Answer

Yes it is safe,

At worse it'll not have the freshest taste possible, but it will be OK.




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How long is Lipton tea good after expiration date?

Lipton advises consumers that most of its teas can be safely consumed for up to 18 months after the production date and specifies that bottled teas have a date listed on the cap for convenience.

Does Lipton tea bag expire?

Most of our teas, including Black, Iced Tea Brew, Cold Brew Tea, Herbal, Black Flavored Teas, Earl Grey and English Breakfast, can be enjoyed up to 18 months from the production date. For Powdered Iced Tea Mix, we recommend a maximum shelf life of 12 months from the production date.

Can we use green tea bag after expiry 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 is green tea good after expiration date?

A good quality green tea can last longer than poor quality black tea. What is this? In short, both tea leaves and tea bags retain good quality for about 6 to 12 months past the best-by date.






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