A tablespoon is a non-scientific but very widely used unit of volume, which works very well in cooking, herbal medicine, etc. It is represented by a capacity of one tablespoon which varies from roughly 15 mL in the US to 20 mL in Australia.
1 If tea is properly stored, it can potentially last up to a year for green and black teas. White tea lasts about six months before it isn't as good in quality as when fresher. Stale tea (or bad tea) will taste flat, as if you're drinking paper.  Glass or ceramic containers are fine provided that they're opaque.
with each steeping, increase the infusion time. You can leave your leaves in your cup or pot to rest between infusions. To avoid bacteria growth, it best to not let leaves rest for any more than a few hours between each infusion. More Brewing Tips. 1  Donât forget that all Chinese loose leaf tea can be brewed many times.