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Peut-on apporter Tea & Tea Bags en avion ?

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By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
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Cabine : ✓ OUI Soute : ✓ OUI

Oui — vous pouvez emporter tea & tea bags en bagage cabine dans l'avion. Dry tea (bags or loose leaf): unlimited, both bags.

  • · Dry tea (bags or loose leaf): unlimited, both bags
  • · Brewed tea in a cup: ≤3.4 oz through security
  • · Liquid concentrate/syrup: ≤3.4 oz in the quart bag
  • · Sealed souvenir tins: fine, may get a second look on X-ray
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Règles par autorité de sécurité

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Cabine :

OUI

Yes — dry tea bags and loose leaves are solid food, any amount. Brewed tea follows the 3.4 oz liquid rule.

Soute :

OUI

Yes — sealed tins and gift boxes travel best.

Rule conditions: Dry tea (bags or loose leaf): unlimited, both bagsBrewed tea in a cup: ≤3.4 oz through securityLiquid concentrate/syrup: ≤3.4 oz in the quart bagSealed souvenir tins: fine, may get a second look on X-ray

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

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Comment emballer tea & tea bags

Bagage de cabine: Yes — dry tea bags and loose leaves are solid food, any amount. Brewed tea follows the 3.4 oz liquid rule.

Bagage en soute: Yes — sealed tins and gift boxes travel best.

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Foire aux questions

Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Tea in a carry-on?

Yes — dry tea bags and loose leaves are solid food, any amount. Brewed tea follows the 3.4 oz liquid rule.

Can you pack Tea in checked luggage?

Yes — sealed tins and gift boxes travel best.

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