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Sun tea should sit in the sun 2–4 hours, then go straight to the fridge; longer warm time raises food-safety risk.

Sun tea tastes best after 1–2 hours in direct sun, then rapid chilling; leaving it out longer raises food-safety risk.

Tea rarely turns unsafe in the cupboard, but it does lose aroma and taste over time, so “expire” usually means “past its best.”

Tea can start affecting you within minutes, but “passing through” can mean peeing sooner, caffeine lasting hours, and digestion taking a day or two.

Most tea leaves your stomach fast, often within 20–40 minutes, but the “finish line” depends on food, caffeine, and your gut’s pace.

Freshly squeezed juice stays in good shape for 1–3 days in the fridge at 40°F (4°C) when bottled clean and kept sealed.

Fresh orange juice stays good up to 2 hours out, 2–3 days chilled, and 3–4 months frozen, if stored clean and cold.

Freshly squeezed lemon juice keeps 6 days in the fridge at 40°F/4°C or colder when sealed; freeze portions for longer.

Cold-pressed juice stays best for a short window: plan on days in the fridge, months in the freezer, and follow the bottle date.

Most throat coat tea keeps its flavor for 18–24 months sealed; after opening, it’s usually best within 6–12 months when stored dry and airtight.