◎THE SHOULD-NOTS OF GREEN TEA

1. Adding new tea leaves for a second brew. Throw away the old ones and do not ever mix with new leaves. The flavor of the new leaves will be absorbed by the old ones. 　 2. Leaving some unpoured water in the pot. Pour the water to the last drop. In this way, a good flavor will be retained in a second and a third brew. 　 3. Making a second brew some time after the first. A second brew should be made immediately after the first. Do not let the used tea leaves sitting in the pot.

4. Keeping tea leaves in a wrong place. Tea leaves absorb the smell of other things easily. Take great care to keep them properly stored. Unopened packages should be kept in the freezer and not be opened before they have been out of the freezer long enough to be warmed up to the room temperature. Once opened, they should be put in an air-tight container and kept in the refrigerator. 　 ◎BEST BEFORE WHEN ? 4. 　Green tea contains bio-active agents within.No matter how carefully you preserve it, after a certain period of time, the quality begins to deteriorate. The package may tell you BEST BEFORE, but it is always better to use it up within one month once it is opened. Do not buy more than you can consume in one month. Make a little more frequent visit to your tea shop and you will always enjoy drinking Green tea that is fresh and flavorful.