"Seattle's Market Spice Black Tea Blend - Spicy yet sweet. Generous helpings of spiced orange cloves and cinnamon stick allow this product to double as a fragrant potpourri as it steeps in your cup or pot. This one is so aromatic we suggest you store it separate from other teas to keep the flavors pure. A blend of citrus, black tea, cinnamon, and spices. This loose leaf tea warms you to the toes. What are the special storing instructions for the signature MarketSpice Tea (cinnamon-orange)? To preserve the delicious taste of MarketSpice and MarketSpice Decaf Tea, we recommend storing in an air-tight glass container in the refrigerator. Because citrus oils are used in this blend, we advise not to store in or use plastic utensils with this tea. We suggest freezing a portion of your purchase in order to preserve the tea and to keep it from drying out. An air-tight, sealed bag of MarketSpice Tea has a shelf life of approximately 5-6 months. What is the nutritional information for the signature MarketSpice Tea (cinnamon-orange)?MarketSpice Tea contains no sugar, no carbohydrates, no gluten and no calories. It is also safe for people with diabetes. Is it okay to brew the signature MarketSpice Tea (cinnamon-orange) in my coffee pot or tea kettle? We recommend using a teapot devoted to MarketSpice Tea only. The cinnamon and orange flavorings are quite strong and overwhelming, so unless you would like your coffee or other teas to have a cinnamon-orange taste, this will be your best solution. Since your signature MarketSpice Cinnamon-Orange tea should NOT be stored in a plastic container or have plastic utensils used with it, is there any type of serving container or cup that should NOT be used? Our Cinnamon-Orange tea should be served in any glass, ceramic or pottery teapot or cup. Paper cups made for hot drinks are fine. Plastic, wax-coated paper cups and styrofoam cups should be avoided as these materials will react with the cinnamon/citrus flavor combination. "