How long does tea last unrefrigerated?

Freshly brewed hot tea

* Room temperature: 4-8 hours

* Refrigerator: 3-5 days

* Freezer: Doesn't recommend freezing; however, it can last for up to 1 month.

Instant tea powder

* Room temperature: According to the package instructions. Usually 2-4 weeks

* Refrigerator: According to the package instructions. Usually 1 month to a year

* Freezer: Doesn't recommend freezing; however, it can last for up to 1 year

Bottled/ canned tea

* Room temperature: The expiration date on the label is usually good until.

* Refrigerator: The expiration date on the label is usually good for 10-14 days after opening

* Freezer: Not safe to freeze

Iced tea (homemade)

* Room temperature: Discard any left after four hours

* Refrigerator: 3-4 days

* Freezer: 6 months to a year

Iced tea (bottled/canned)

* Room temperature: The expiration date on the label is usually good until.

* Refrigerator: The expiration date on the label is usually good for 10-14 days after opening

* Freezer: Not safe to freeze