How to Store Dried Herbs

Question: Leslie asks, "What is the shelf life of a tea mixture? Is there a proper way to store a jar of herbs to keep its potency? Can you prolong it in the freezer?"

Answer: Great question! I think about this every time I'm in a store that's selling bulk herbs. How long have those herbs been sitting on the shelf? If it's not a high-traffic space, the answer is...probably too long. I love co-ops and cute general stores, but I will say…