Tea bags

As bought, in the cupboardabout a year

Once openedabout 6 months

Opening never extends a date: if the packet date comes sooner, go by that. Estimates for quality, not a safety ruling. What the dates mean

Tea bags keep for about a year in the cupboard, counted from when you buy them. That's SnapLarder's estimate for tea bags in general. If the packet has a date, go by the packet: it's specific to that product.

How long do tea bags last once opened?

About 6 months. Opening never extends a date: if the date on the packet comes sooner, go by that.

Do tea bags have a use-by date?

Usually not. Tea bags normally carry a best-before date, which is about quality rather than safety. Stored as the label says, they’re usually still safe after it, though they may not be at their best. Use by vs best before

Can you freeze tea bags?

There's no need. Tea bags already keep for about a year in the cupboard.