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marmiterulesok

I have just had a look in the dark recesses of my kitchen cupboards and have come across two tins of loose tea with an expiry date of 2003 and 2004.They look and smell fine.

I don't think that tea can go off,can it?I haven't tried it yet,but will do.

Can anyone enlighten me?Thanks.

CCP

Hiya marmite. :wave:

I'm not a tea expert - I prefer coffee myself - but I think it can go stale if it's kept for too long. I guess you'd be able to smell if this had happened, but hopefully someone who knows what they're talking about will come along and confirm shortly.

hermum

I think that the worse that will happen is it may lose some flavour.

Sublime_2

It won't harm you, but probably won't taste as good as it should.

Errata

It won't be at its best and perhaps a bit stale, but it won't poison you. Try the taste test, one mouthful will quickly tell you if it's bin fodder.

Sublime_2

I must admit, i wouldn't want to drink it. Perhaps for compost?

marmiterulesok

Thanks for all your replies.I think I'll try it anyway and let my tastebuds decide....It might end up as compost.:o

zippychick

i'll merge this with food safety later. Let us know if it's nice or stinky!

zippychick

As you have your answer i've merged this with the food safety thread

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marmiterulesok

I've just had a cup of each tea ( Vintage Darjeeling and Gunpowder Green),and even though I'm no connoisseur,they both taste fine.I'm not sure if any of the health-protective qualities will still be present in tea that is so out of date.I think I'll put it in the compost...