Loose tea is a natural product – and it reacts sensitively to its surroundings. Stored correctly, your tea blend keeps its aroma and colour for a long time. Here you’ll find out what matters and why we pack our teas in violet glass.
🌿 The four enemies of loose tea
- Light: can affect the colour and aroma of tea.
- Air: over time, oxygen makes aromas fade – so always close containers tightly.
- Moisture: never take tea out with a damp spoon and don’t store it above the kettle.
- Heat & strong odours: don’t store next to the cooker, radiator or spices.
☀️ What is violet glass?
Violet glass (also known as Miron glass) is a very dark glass that blocks out most visible light. This protects the contents from one of the four enemies – light. Tightly closed with the screw lid, your tea is also protected from air and moisture.
🆚 Storage options compared
| Storage | Light protection | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Violet glass | very high | Taste-neutral, refillable, decorative – but heavier and more expensive than other containers |
| Brown glass | medium | Cheaper, but lets more light through |
| Clear glass | low | Only useful in a dark cupboard |
| Tea caddy (metal) | high | Robust and light – make sure the lid closes tightly |
| Sealed bag | depends on the material | Good for transport and refilling, less practical for daily use |
🌱 Conclusion
For storing loose tea day to day, violet glass is a very good choice: it protects against light, is taste-neutral and can be refilled again and again. That’s exactly why all our organic tea blends come in violet glass – with matching refill bags for later.
