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Tea — bags: Does it expire?

YES — Unopened: pantry 18–36 months • Opened: pantry 6–12 months
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StorageUnopenedOpened
Pantry18–36 months6–12 months
Sources & safety note

Sources: USDA FoodKeeper (CC0 open data). Freezer safety note: commercially frozen foods are safe indefinitely at 0°F (-18°C); posted times reflect best quality.

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