So, can expired tea make you sick? No, it cannot. The worst that happens is you sip disappointment and realize your tastebuds deserve better.
Think of it this way: that old tea is like an old friend who shows up late to the party. They’re a little faded, maybe a little dusty, but they’re not going to hurt you. They just won’t be the life of the party.
Go ahead, make that cup. If it’s bad, laugh, dump it, and treat yourself to a fresh box. Life is too short for stale tea, but it’s also too short to worry about perfectly safe, stale tea.
So brew up, smile at your slightly weird-smelling cupboard, and remember: you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and you definitely survived that tea from 2017. Cheers to you!
