Tea has been drunk around the world for centuries and was first introduced to England from China in the 17 th Century. The importance of storing tea well to keep the leaves fresh has been known for hundreds of years. This can be difficult in kitchens where moisture is inevitable, so a tea caddy really is the perfect answer.Дid you know the word caddy originated as catty or kati? It is a Malaysian term for a unit of 1 1/3 lb of tea and it is a small container with divisions for every day use. Why would you ruin this in an instance by letting it have contact with moisture? Tea must be stored away from the oven, kettle, and any other forms of moisture and humidity. Tea has been withered, rolled, oxidised, dried and packaged with the intention of providing the consumer with the perfect tea leaves for your cup.

Moisture вЂ“ Moisture is bad for any dried food product, not least tea.

Even other strong teas will affect the integrity of your tea so beware. Never store your tea anywhere near strong spices or herbs.

Odour вЂ“ One of the most effective ways to protect the flavour and aroma of your tea is to store it well away from other strong flavoured or scented foods.

This can pose a threat to the freshness of your tea leaves if they are not stored correctly

Heat вЂ“ Our homes are often kept extremely warm through central heating systems.

This is especially important for fresher teas which have some moisture retention such as green teas. It is, however, very important to store tea in an air tight container to prevent the risk of oxidisation.

Oxygen вЂ“ It is a common myth that all moisture has been removed from loose leaf tea leaves so oxidisation wouldnвЂ™t be an issue.

Sunlight вЂ“ It is advisable to store tea in darkness to prevent bright light from degrading the strength of the flavour as well as the aroma.

Stored fresh loose-leaf tea must avoid the following for ultimate freshness If you prefer tea bags, we also have teabag storage and display boxes perfect for and very popular in cafes, restaurants and hotels. Our caddies can be bouught individually or as sets. With styles inspired by Scandi dГ©cor, geometric patterns, traditional and modern Chinese and Japanese designs and vibrant African prints our selection really is a feast for your eyes.ДЄll budgets have been catered for so there really is something for everyone. Our patterned and embossed caddies come in a large range of styles from ultra-modern with a cheeky twist to Globally influenced styles perfect for storing your teas all of which have been sourced from around the world. The neutral styles suit those of us with a minimalist modern feel to our kitchens and make a great present for someone whose style youвЂ™re not quite sure of. Our plain and single coloured caddies come in different shapes and sizes offering you the option of adding your own label, some even have a rewritable chalk panel making it easy for you to easily identify which tea in each caddy on your shelf.

We have plain and single coloured as well as patterned and embossed caddies in modern and more traditional styles. Not only are tea caddies the perfect storage solution but with the beautiful and varied range we have on offer, you are sure to add a bit of style and sophistication to your home. It will protect your tea from moisture, sunlight and odours, all of which will negatively impact the quality of your tea.ДЄll out caddies, tins and jars are made from non-contaminated materials so the only flavour in your cup will be the flavour you choose the tea! A high-quality tea caddy is an essential investment for any tea lover.

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