Sure, you can use handpicked, if you have them. They do need to be dried, just like tea leaves. As far as the freezing, I would give it a shot. I freeze my coffee beans until I can get to them, so I would expect you could do the same to tea, as long as, it is kept in an airtight container.
Sure, you can use handpicked, if you have them. They do need to be dried, just like tea leaves. As far as the freezing, I would give it a shot. I freeze my coffee beans until I can get to them, so I would expect you could do the same to tea, as long as, it is kept in an airtight container.